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It is used to measure the amount of DHEA sulfate in the blood.
It stands for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. It is a male sex hormone (androgen) present in both, males and females. It is made by the adrenal glands which are small glands, situated above the kidneys. Its small amount is made by the male testicles and female ovaries also.
Abnormal DHEA-S levels indicate some problem with the adrenal gland or sex organs (testicles or ovaries). This test is used to diagnose the following conditions:
The normal range of DHEAS in the blood varies by age and gender. The units of measurement are micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL).
The ranges for females are as follows:
The ranges for males are as follows:
The following are some signs and symptoms related to high or low levels of DHEA-S. Usually, adult males with high DHEA-S do not present with many symptoms, but male children may experience early puberty (precocious puberty).
Symptoms of low DHEA-S include:
Other symptoms may include:
You may need other testing along with the DHEAS test to rule out the cause of the disease. If you have a high level of DHEAS in your blood, you may have:
If you have a low level of DHEAS in your blood, you may have:
Addison’s disease – a condition where adrenal glands are not able to make enough of DHEAS
Hypopituitarism or pituitary adenoma – where the pituitary gland is not able to secrete a hormone that signals adrenal glands to make DHEAS.
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