Eurofins Biomnis code

SDHA

Synonyms

• adrenal androgen
• Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
• DHA sulfate
• DHAS
• Endocrinology
• SDHA
• SDHEA

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) sulfate is derived from DHEA and secreted by the adrenal cortex. One of the 17-oxosteroids high levels are associated with precocious puberty and adrenal hyperplasia secondary to 11-hydroxylase deficiency. Its levels are reduced in retarded puberty and adrenal insufficiency. DHEA sulfate production is not stimulated in the short Synacthen (adrenocortical stimulation) test.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Chemiluminescence or luminescence

Turnaround time

1 day