DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	For specimen sent AOH, spin and separate the serum and store at – 20°C. Send sample with an ice pack.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average: 4 hrs (3 - 5 hrs)
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Thursday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Method : Immunoassay

Change History Notes

02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, TAT. Removed Reference Value(s).

Last Updated - 24 Jul 2025