Investigation Name:Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHAS, DHEAS))

Alias or Abbreviation:DHEAS

Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 Accredited test: On scope

Pathology Laboratory:Mass Spec Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:Yes

Tests in Profile:17-OHP, Androstenedione, Female Testosterone, DHEAS

E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds

Units:umol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1ml,
Infants: 0.5ml

Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days from receipt of sample.

Test Code:RFAP/RMAP

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:< 1 week 2.93-16.5
1-4 weeks 0.86-11.7
1-12 months 0.09-3.35
1-4 y 0.01-0.53
5-9 y 0.08-2.31

10-14 yrs 0.92-7.60 (F) 0.66-6.70 (M)
15-19 yrs 1.77-9.99 (F) 1.91-13.40 (M)
20-24 yrs 4.02-11.00 (F) 5.73-13.40 (M)
25-34 yrs 2.68-9.23 (F) 4.34-12.20 (M)
35-44 yrs 1.65-9.15 (F) 2.41-11.60 (M)
45-54 yrs 0.96-6.95 (F) 1.20-8.98 (M)
55-64 yrs 0.51-5.56 (F) 1.40-8.01 (M)
65-74 yrs 0.26-6.68 (F) 0.91-6.76 (M)
≥ 75 yrs 0.33-4.18 (F) 0.44-3.34 (M)

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lithium Heparin or SST (gold top) acceptable. If Lithium heparin: spin down and separate. CAT accepted

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Reference Lab Code:CITC

Storage Requirements:+4°C for 14 days
Samples frozen at -20°C are also suitable for analysis.

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st class post.
Sandwell Health Campus,
Specialist Chemistry,
Pathology Department,
Lyndon, B71 4HJ

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:NEQAS

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus

Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details

Contact Number:0121 507 5162