24-Hour Total Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Urine Test
This test measures the total amount of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, over a 24-hour period in your urine. It helps assess adrenal function and hormone balance.
["This test can help diagnose or monitor conditions related to adrenal hormone production."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 34281-6
- Short code
- DHEA-S 24h Ur-sCnc
- Synonyms
- DHEA-S 24h Ur-sCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 135
- Ref high
- 980
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82626
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why Is This Test Done?
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have symptoms or conditions that could be linked to adrenal gland issues, such as hormonal imbalances, Cushing’s syndrome, or adrenal tumors. It may also be used to evaluate adrenal function in certain genetic conditions or before certain treatments.
What Does the Test Involve?
You will collect all urine produced in a 24-hour period in a special container. The container is typically provided by your healthcare provider. The urine sample is then sent to a lab for analysis.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is usually required, but you may need to drink extra fluids to ensure adequate urine production. Avoid using certain medications or supplements that could interfere with the test results, as instructed by your provider.
What to Expect During the Test
You will collect urine in a container for the entire 24-hour period. It’s important to keep the container clean and to discard the first urine of the morning and the last urine of the day. The sample is collected throughout the day and night.
Reference range
NCBI: DHEA-S Male 135-980 µg/dL; Female 30-260 µg/dLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
DHEAS Urine (24h)
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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