DHEAS

Description: 
DHEAS and androstenedione measurements are of most use in the differential diagnosis of disorders of hyperandrogenism (in combination with measurement of gonadotrophins, SHBG and other sex steroids).
Reference range: 

Reference ranges are Gender and Age specific 

Gender: Male Age (yrs)  Range (mol/L)
                     0 – 3.99                 <0.6
                     4 – 9.99                 0.4 – 2.2
                     10 – 14.99             0.9 – 7.5
                     15 – 21.99             2.5 – 13.9
                     22 +                         2.2 – 15.2
 

Female            0 –3.99                  <0.4
                        4 – 9.99                  0.4 – 2.1
                        10 – 15.99              0.7 – 5.8
                        16 – 21.99              3.0 – 9.9
                        22                           + 0.9 – 11.6
 

Synonyms or keywords: 
Dehyroepiandrosterone sulphate
Units: 
umol/L

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Last updated: 17/01/2023