What is DHEA ?
The DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) test measures the level of DHEA, a hormone produced mainly by the adrenal glands. DHEA serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogens) and plays a role in sexual development, immune function, and stress response. Abnormal levels of DHEA can indicate various health issues, including adrenal gland disorders and hormonal imbalances. Clinicians may order a DHEA test to: Assess adrenal gland function: High or low DHEA levels can indicate adrenal gland dysfunction, as seen in conditions like adrenal tumors, hyperplasia, or adrenal insufficiency. Investigate symptoms of hormonal imbalance: DHEA testing can help evaluate symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), or infertility, especially in women with suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnose and monitor adrenal disorders: For conditions like Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome, DHEA levels can aid in diagnosis and ongoing management. Evaluate early or delayed puberty: In children and adolescents, abnormal DHEA levels may indicate premature puberty (precocious puberty) or delayed puberty, which can help guide further assessment. Support monitoring during hormone therapy: DHEA testing can be useful for patients undergoing hormone therapy, helping to adjust treatment and ensure balanced hormone levels.
DHEA Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal DHEA report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. DHEA test is generally reported in “μg/dl”
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
DHEA Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for DHEA
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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