DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: DHEA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028694
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028694
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Shipped or received in lab at room temperature.
Shipped or received in lab at room temperature.
Methods
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Clinical Utilities
Evaluate adrenal carcinomas that frequently secrete large amounts of DHEA
CPT Codes
82626
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
