Esoterix
Synonyms
DHEA
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Tiger-top (SST) or red-top tube
Collection
Separate serum within one hour; transfer into a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Ship frozen on dry ice.
Test Details
Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)
Reference Interval
Age Range (ng/dL) Premature (26 - 31w) 82 - 1484 Premature (32 - 35w) 56 - 1853 Full-term (2 - 7d) 41 - 1292 8d - 5m <948 6 - 12m <136 1 - 5y <68 6 - 7y <111 8 - 10y <186 11 - 12y <202 13 - 14y <319 15 - 16y 39 - 481 17 - 19y 40 - 491 20 - 49y 31 - 701 >=50y 21 - 402