Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEAS)
Also known as: DHEA-S test, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, Adrenal androgen DHEAS
- Blood
- Same day / 24 hours
- Home pickup
- No fasting needed
Clinical use cases
Why doctors order it- Endocrine evaluation of androgen excess symptoms
- Assessment of adrenal androgen production
- Support in PCOS/adrenal differential workup under clinician guidance
- Stable marker of adrenal androgen production
- Commonly used in workup of hirsutism, acne, irregular cycles
- Helps differentiate adrenal contribution vs ovarian/testicular sources