Synonym/Acronym:
DHEAS.
Rationale
To assist in identifying the cause of infertility, amenorrhea, or hirsutism.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA).
| Age | Male Conventional Units ng/mL | Female Conventional Units ng/mL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | Less than 11 | Less than 11 | ||
| 7–30 d | Less than 5.8 | Less than 5.8 | ||
| 1–5 mo | Less than 3 | Less than 3 | ||
| 6–24 mo | Less than 20 | Less than 2.5 | ||
| 2–3 yr | Less than 0.85 | Less than 0.63 | ||
| 4–5 yr | Less than 1.03 | Less than 0.95 | ||
| 6–7 yr | Less than 1.79 | 0.06–1.93 | ||
| 8–9 yr | 0.14–2.35 | 0.1–2.08 | ||
| 10–11 yr | 0.43–3.78 | 0.32–3.08 | ||
| 12–13 yr | 0.89–6.21 | 0.57–4.1 | ||
| 14–15 yr | 1.22–7.01 | 0.93–6.04 | ||
| 16–17 yr | 1.42–9 | 1.17–6.52 | ||
| 18–39 yr | 1.33–7.78 | 1.33–7.78 | ||
| 40 yr and older | 0.63–4.7 | 0.63–4.7 |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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