DHEAS

... Why get tested?
To determine if DHEAS concentration is normal and to help evaluate adrenal gland function.

When to get tested?
A woman who has excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), acne, amenorrhea, or infertility.

A male child who is undergoing precocious (very early) puberty, or a female child is showing signs of virilism (development of physical masculine characteristics).

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
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It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Prasterone. (Discuss) Dehydroepiandrosterone Systematic (IUPAC) name 3ß-hydroxy-5-androsten-17-one Identifiers CAS number 53-43-0 ATC code A14AA07 PubChem 76 Chemical data Formula C19H28O2 Mol. weight 288.43 Physical data Melt. point 146–151°C°C (Expression error: unrecognised punctuation character "&"°F) Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability  ? Metabolism Hepatic Half life ...