Eurofins Biomnis code

SDHA

Synonyms

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

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

• 1 mL
• Serum
• Refrigerated

Further information

• 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