--- title: DHEA-Sulfate Test type: test id: dhea-sulfate url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/dhea-sulfate" price_usd: 32.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 38.99 cpt: 82627 category: Hormones sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=dhea-sulfate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # DHEA-Sulfate Test > Measures the adrenal hormone DHEA-S — a precursor to testosterone and estrogen, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $32.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $32.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($38.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 82627 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the DHEA-Sulfate test tell you? Measures the adrenal hormone DHEA-S — a precursor to testosterone and estrogen. DHEA-Sulfate is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that serves as a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen. It's the most abundant steroid hormone in the body and declines steadily with age. Testing DHEA-S can help evaluate adrenal function, PCOS in women, and hormone imbalances. It's also used to investigate symptoms like fatigue, low libido, and unexplained hair loss. **Clinical use:** DHEA-Sulfate — the most abundant adrenal androgen, peaking at age 25 then declining ~10% per decade. Used to evaluate adrenal function, premature pubarche, hirsutism in women, and androgenic alopecia. ## Who should order it? Women with hirsutism, hair thinning, or suspected PCOS; men investigating low T (DHEA precursor); anyone evaluating adrenal vs ovarian/testicular sources of androgen excess; anti-aging/hormone optimization users. ## Biomarkers measured - [DHEA-Sulfate](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/dhea-s) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $32.99 | $38.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $39.99 | $45.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $33.99 | $39.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a DHEA-Sulfate test cost? A DHEA-Sulfate test costs $32.99 at TestWell — $38.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $69.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $130.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $32.99 | $38.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/dheas-blood-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $130.00 | $130.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 402 · Labcorp test no. 500161 · BioReference code 0406-9. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ## Related conditions - [Polycystic ovary syndrome](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/pcos) (E28.2) - Adrenal insufficiency (E27.40) - Hirsutism (L68.0) - [Androgenic alopecia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/hair-loss) (L64.9) ## Common questions about the DHEA-Sulfate test ### DHEA vs DHEA-Sulfate — which should I order? DHEA-Sulfate (DHEA-S) is the storage form, stable across the day. DHEA itself has a short half-life and fluctuates. DHEA-S is the standard clinical test for adrenal androgen status. ### How much does DHEA-Sulfate cost without insurance? TestWell charges $32.99 — vs $49 at Quest Direct and $80-$180 at hospital labs. ### Do I need to fast? No fasting required and timing is flexible — DHEA-S is stable across the day. ### What's a normal DHEA-S level? Age-adjusted ranges (women): 20-30y 65-380 mcg/dL, 30-40y 45-270, 40-50y 32-240, 50-60y 26-200, 60-70y 13-130. Men: 20-30y 280-640, declining to 24-244 by 70+. ### Should I add Testosterone if DHEA-S is high in a woman? Yes — high DHEA-S with normal testosterone points to adrenal source; high DHEA-S with high T points to PCOS or rare androgen-secreting tumor. Order [Testosterone Total](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-total) alongside. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=dhea-sulfate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/dhea-sulfate Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.