DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Total
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3266
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 6 hours
CPT Codes:
82626 - DHEA Total (EAP 30031530)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges