:Normal range
Female | (Male (mg/dL | Age |
54.4-255 | 49.5-245 | 10-14 |
66.6-306 | 133-553 | 15-19 |
158-412 | 210-496 | 20-24 |
98-315 | 163-425 | 25-34 |
60.8-338 | 110-424 | 35-44 |
35.4-256 | 44.3-321 | 45-54 |
18.9-205 | 51.7-305 | 55-64 |
9.4-246 | 33.6-140 | 65-74 |
12.0-154 | 16.2-149 | > 75 |
Comment: DHEA sulphate is the principal adrenal androgen and is secreted together with cortisol under the control of ACTH and Prolactin. DHEA-S is secreted solely by the adrenal glands. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to the rare deficiency of 3-beta-hydroxy dehydrogenase causes decreased secretion of cortisol, aldosterone, androgens and estrogens but increased secretion of
DHEA and DHEA-s, reflected in increased plasma levels and increased urinary 17-oxosteriods. High levels of DHEA-S are associated with amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome
(Sample: Serum (separate immediately