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DHEAS

Also known as: DHEA-SO4, DHEA Sulfate
Formal name: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Related tests: Testosterone, ACTH, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estrogen
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



This article was last reviewed on December 18, 2007.
 
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