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DHEA-S

DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate) is a weak androgen hormone mostly produced in the adrenal gland. It is produced by both men and women and is converted in the body to testosterone and some to oestrogen. 

Questionnaire

This health category includes questionnaire data on menopausal status where appropriate.

Measurements

Mandatory: N/A

Non-mandatory: N/A

Laboratory

Mandatory: DHEA-S

Non-mandatory: N/A

Interpretations

Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and laboratory results.

🟢 Green flag: Indicates a normal DHEA-S result

🟡 Amber flag: Indicates one of the following:

  • Low DHEA-S result
  • High DHEA-S result