DHEA-S, DHEAS
24 hours
ECLIA
Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Assesses DHEA-S, a stable androgen marker. Used in evaluating hirsutism, PCOS, and adrenal tumors.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or green top Lithium Heparin
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
DHEA-S, DHEAS
24 hours
ECLIA
Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Assesses DHEA-S, a stable androgen marker. Used in evaluating hirsutism, PCOS, and adrenal tumors.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or green top Lithium Heparin
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |