DHEA-S TEST MEASURES THE AMOUNT OF DHEA-SULFATE IN THE BLOOD.
DHEA-SULFATE IS A WEAK MALE HORMONE (ANDROGEN) PRODUCED BY THE ADRENAL GLAND IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. THIS TEST IS DONE TO CHECK THE FUCNTION OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS. THIS TEST IS OFTEN DONE IN WOMEN WHO HAVE MALE BODY CHARACTERISTICS (VIRILISM) OR EXCESSIVE HAIR GROWTH (HIRSUTISM). IT IS ALSO DONE IN CHILDREN WHO ARE MATURING TOO EARLY (PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY). DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE