Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate hormone produced by your adrenal glands and is a precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and oestrogens).
DHEAS Blood Test
Lab locations: UK / Ireland
Results by Email
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£63.00 GBP
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Overview:
Our DHEAS Blood Test measures the level of Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEAS) in your blood. DHEAS is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands and is a precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and oestrogens). This test helps evaluate adrenal gland function and can aid in diagnosing conditions related to hormonal imbalances.
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
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Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance:
- Excessive hair growth (hirsutism) in women
- Acne or oily skin
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Infertility issues
- Decreased sex drive
- Suspected Adrenal Gland Disorders
- Early Onset Puberty in Boys
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Indicators
- Unexplained Fatigue or Weakness
Understanding your hormonal health is crucial for overall well-being. Our DHEAS Blood Test offers a straightforward way to assess your adrenal gland function and detect potential hormonal imbalances. Order your test today and take the first step towards a healthier you.
What This Test Includes:
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Why Choose the DHEAS Blood Test?
- Assess Adrenal Function: Helps evaluate the performance of your adrenal glands.
- Identify Hormonal Imbalances: Detects abnormal DHEAS levels that may indicate conditions like PCOS, adrenal tumoUrs, or adrenal hyperplasia.
- Inform Treatment Plans: Provides valuable information to guide healthcare decisions and treatment options.
- Clear Results: Receive a detailed report explaining your DHEAS levels and what they mean for your health.
Results:
- Availability: Results available within 1-2 working days.
- Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting any areas of concern. Reference ranges will be provided to help you interpret your DHEAS levels. Along with your results, you'll receive recommendations on next steps, such as lifestyle changes or consulting a healthcare professional.
- Discuss with a Doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise you on further action to optimize your hormonal health (additional fee applies).
Preparation Required:
- Fasting: No fasting is required for this test.
- Medications: Inform us of any medications or supplements you're taking, as some may affect DHEAS levels. Continue to take any prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
- Timing: Women may be advised to have the test done at a specific time during their menstrual cycle for accurate results.
- Stress and Exercise: Avoid intense physical activity and stress before the test, as these can influence hormone levels.
- Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
- You will get a confirmation email from us.
- We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
- Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
- Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
- Attend to do your test.
- Results are emailed to you.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.
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We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.