DHEA

Synonyms: Dehydroepiandrosterone; Unconjugated DHEA
Computer Code: (RDHEA)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (Red, Gold (SST) or Green (Li Heparin) Top Tube).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 6 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82626
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII