DHEA-Sulfate
Measures DHEA-S, an adrenal hormone that serves as a building block for testosterone and estrogen and naturally declines with age. Results usually in 1β2 business days.
DHEA-sulfate is produced mainly by the adrenal glands and acts as a precursor to the sex hormones. It peaks in early adulthood and declines steadily with age, making it useful in hormone and adrenal evaluations.
Included Tests
What This Panel Measures
Who Should Get This Panel
- You're evaluating hormone balance or adrenal function
- You have symptoms of high androgens such as acne or excess hair growth
- You're assessing fatigue, low libido or energy changes
- You want a baseline as part of a broader hormone panel
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
Test when evaluating hormone balance, adrenal function or symptoms of androgen excess. It's often ordered together with other sex hormones for a fuller picture.
Understanding Your Results
Results post to your secure online account usually in 1β2 business days, shown against age- and sex-specific ranges since DHEA-S naturally falls over time. It's most useful interpreted alongside your other hormone results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DHEA-S tell me?
Do I need to fast?
Is this billed to insurance?
Pairs Well With β Same Blood Draw
Test centers donβt accept payment β you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
What happens after you order?
- 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account β with your test centerβs address.
- 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
- 3Walk in & get tested β tests usually take 5 minutes or less.