Details of the study

DHEA-SO4

Other name of the test: adrenal steroid hormone,DHEA SO4, DHEAS, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
Material: Blood
Result waiting time: next day result
Patient preparation:
The patient does not need to be fasting , blood is drawn regardless of the phase of the cycle.
Significance of the test:
Adrenal steroid hormone important in diagnosing excessive hair loss (hirsutism) and baldness in women.
It is also important in estimating premature or delayed puberty.
Preparation and preparation of material:
The material for the study is blood drawn for clotting.
Serum can be stored 2 days at refrigerator temperature in glass tubes,
2 months in the freezer (-20).