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

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:Unit of measurement: µmol/L
Females:
<1yr <2.53
1-5 yrs ≤0.7
5-<10 yrs ≤2.83
10-<15 yrs 0.47-5.79
15-<20 yrs 1.18-11.00
20-<40 yrs 1.19-8.04
40-<60 yrs 0.44-6.47
60+ yrs 0.11-4.82
Males:
<1yr <1.92
1-5 yrs ≤0.45
5-<10 yrs ≤2.70
10-<15 yrs 0.50-6.84
15-<20 yrs 1.51-11.98
20-<40 yrs 1.79-12.77
40-<60 yrs 0.66-10.14
60+ yrs 0.54-8.66

Adrenal steroids are typically raised in the first week of life. Interpret with caution when applicable.

Tanner reference ranges are added as a comment to all reports on individuals aged 8-<19 years.
Females: Tanner stage 1: ≤2.7; Tanner stage 2: 0.40 to 4.1; Tanner stage 3: 0.6 to 5.7; Tanner Stage 4: 0.8 to 6.4; Tanner stage 5: 1.0 to 11.3
Males: Tanner stage 1: ≤3.4; Tanner stage 2: 0.5 to 5.2; Tanner stage 3: 1.0 to 7.2; Tanner Stage 4: 1.1 to 10.3; Tanner stage 5: 1.7 to 13.1

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

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

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