Which tests measure Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites)?

Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Androgens and Progesterones Profile, Blood Spot Thyroids + Dried Urine GCMS Hormone Metabolites.

Biomarker Reference · DHEA

What does the Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) test measure?

Q: What is the reference range for Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites)?

The standard reference range for Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) is Laboratory-specific; wide physiological range with age- and sex-dependent decline.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) (DHEA) is a clinical biomarker used in female-hormones assessment. DHEA is the most abundant adrenal steroid, secreted in response to ACTH and converted peripherally to androgens and oestrogens. It is measured in 2 laboratory tests on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Laboratory-specific; wide physiological range with age- and sex-dependent decline.
Units: µg/g creatinine, nmol/mmol creatinine, ng/mg creatinine
Measured In: 2 tests
Category: Female Hormones

Functional medicine optimalMid-to-upper range for age; functional practitioners may supplement when values are low-normal, though evidence for benefit is limited.

What is Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites)?

DHEA is the most abundant adrenal steroid, secreted in response to ACTH and converted peripherally to androgens and oestrogens. Urinary measurement reflects adrenal output integrated over time, smoothing diurnal variation seen in single serum samples.

Why is Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) measured?

DHEA serves as a marker of adrenal androgen reserve and is investigated in suspected adrenal insufficiency, hypoandrogenism, and monitoring of DHEA supplementation. Low levels may correlate with chronic stress, ageing, or adrenal fatigue concepts in functional medicine; high levels suggest adrenal hyperplasia or supplementation.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Laboratory-specific; wide physiological range with age- and sex-dependent decline.
Functional medicine optimal: Mid-to-upper range for age; functional practitioners may supplement when values are low-normal, though evidence for benefit is limited.
Units: µg/g creatinine, nmol/mmol creatinine, ng/mg creatinine

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites)

2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HRF-017Comprehensive

Androgens and Progesterones Profile

Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) reference range in this test: Laboratory-specific; wide physiological range with age- and sex-dependent decline.

BML-THY-034Comprehensive

Blood Spot Thyroids + Dried Urine GCMS Hormone Metabolites

Dehydroepiandrosterone (urinary metabolites) reference range in this test: Age- and sex-specific; declines progressively with age.

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