DHEA-S Test
An adrenal hormone that serves as a precursor for sex hormones. Naturally declines with age.
What is DHEA-S?
An adrenal hormone that serves as a precursor for sex hormones. Naturally declines with age.
DHEA-S Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| Male, age 18–39 | 160 – 449 mcg/dL |
| Male, age 40–59 | 89.0 – 360 mcg/dL |
| Male, age 60+ | 28.0 – 175 mcg/dL |
| Female, age 18–39 | 84.0 – 378 mcg/dL |
| Female, age 40–59 | 32.0 – 240 mcg/dL |
| Female, age 60+ | 26.0 – 200 mcg/dL |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
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Related Hormones biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside DHEA-S.
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