DHEA-Sulphate, Plasma (Plasma / Serum)

Diagnostic Use

Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate is produced by the adrenal cortex and is a precursor steroid for Testosterone and Oestrogen. DHAS is the predominant steroid in the adult adrenal complex and the major adrenal androgen circulating in plasma. Elevated levels may be diagnostic in adrenal tumours and are of value in the diagnosis of virilizing tumours in hirsute women.

Department

Endocrinology Lab

Delphic Registration Code

DHAS

Synonyms

Adrenal Androgen Sulphates
Androgen Sulphates
Androsterone Sulphate
AoS/epi AoS
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate
Epiandrosterone Sulphate

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

5030