DHEA-S

This test measures the levels of DHEA sulfate (DHEAS) in your blood. DHEAS stands for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. DHEAS is mostly made in the adrenal glands, two small glands located above your kidneys. Your adrenal glands help control your heart rate, blood pressure, and other body functions. They make different types of hormones you need to stay healthy.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Normal range

No published reference range from a named lab yet.

What an abnormal result can be associated with

A low result
Decreased circulating dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate concentration

Associations from LOINC2HPO (Human Phenotype Ontology). This is reference information, not a diagnosis — only a clinician can interpret your result in context.

Details

Sample
Serum or plasma · LOINC
Listed under
Adrenal Gland Cancer · Adrenal Gland Disorders · Hormones · Ovarian Disorders · Testicular Disorders
Code
LOINC 2191-5 · ug/dL
Also known as
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), DHEA-SO4, DHEAS, Prasterone, DHEA-S