DHEAS
Also known as: DHEA-SO4; DHEA Sulfate
Formal name: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine if DHEAS concentration is normal and to help evaluate adrenal gland function
When to Get Tested?
A woman who has excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), acne, amenorrhea, or infertility; a male child who is undergoing very early (precocious) puberty or a female child who is showing signs of virilization
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None needed, although women should talk to their doctors about the timing of the test. The doctor may want to have the sample collected a week before or after your menstrual period.
