WHAT IS A DHEA SO4 TEST?
The adrenal glands, two tiny glands positioned above your kidneys, produce the majority of DHEAS. A man’s testicles and a woman’s ovaries produce lower amounts of DHEAS. If your DHEAS levels are unusual, it could indicate that your adrenal glands or sex organs are dysfunctional (testicles or ovaries.)
WHEN TO GET TESTED FOR A DHEA SO4 TEST?
- Body and facial hair growth that is excessive
- Voice deepening
- Irregular menstruation
- Acne
- Muscle mass increase
- Hair thinning on the crown of the head
Babies may also require testing if their genitals do not appear to be male or female (ambiguous genitalia). If a boy shows signs of early puberty, he may need this test. Low DHEAS levels could cause the following indicators of an adrenal gland dysfunction:
- Unprecedented weight loss
- Vomiting and nausea
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Salty cravings
Other symptoms of decreased DHEAS are age-related and include:
- Reduced sexual desire
- Men’s erectile dysfunction
- Vaginal tissue thinning in women
IS THERE ANY TEST PREPARATION AND SAMPLE COLLECTION REQUIRED FOR THE TEST?
A DHEA sulfate test does not require any special preparation. A tiny needle is used to draw blood from a vein in your arm by a health care provider. A small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial once the needle is inserted. When the needle goes in or out, it may sting a little. However, this usually only takes a few minutes.
WHAT DO THE TEST RESULTS INDICATE?
If your DHEA sulfate (DHEAS) levels are high, you may be suffering from one of the following conditions:
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an inherited adrenal gland condition
- The adrenal gland has a tumor
- Ovarian polycystic syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disease that affects women planning to have children.
If your DHEAS levels are low, you could be suffering from one of the following conditions:
- Addison disease – a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough hormones
- Hypopituitarism – a disorder in which the pituitary gland fails to produce adequate pituitary hormones
AWAMI LAB IN GUJRAT PROVIDES THE PREMIUM LAB SERVICES
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, we recommend that you contact Awami Lab in Gujrat for the best DHEA SO4 test lab service. Awami Lab is happy to provide the greatest medical treatment and health services. We offer the best DHEA SO4 test lab service. Every test is performed in a safe and clean atmosphere by our team of trained technologists and phlebotomists. As soon as the sample is sent to the lab for analysis, we give authentic test reports.
