Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S) Test
Dehydroepiandrosterone
sulfate (DHEA-S) is an important hormone produced in the adrenal glands. Appropriate
levels of DHEA-S are associated with increased energy, healthy immune system,
heart health,good memory and elevated mood. DHEA-S is the major steroid of
the fetal adrenal. DHEA-S is the principal adrenal androgen and is secreted
together with cortisol under the control of ACTH and prolactin. DHEA-S is
elevated with hyperprolactinemia. In females and children, DHEA and DHEA-S
excess causes masculinization.
The levels of this steroid,
DHEA-S, increase before the onset of puberty (adrenarche) and decrease significantly
with age. DHEA and DHEA-S are the major precursors of 17-ketosteroids.
A significant deviation
from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Private MD Lab Services
offers the following test for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S):
| Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)
Test $68.99 |
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