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HelpTest Code LAB11289 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Unconjugated, LC/MS/MS
Department
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Reference Lab Test Number
DHEA
Collection Requirements
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated.
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate, and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 years
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
By Report
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography – Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
6-8 days
CPT Codes
82626
Unacceptable Conditions
SST