What is it used for?
A DHEA sulfate (DHEAS) test is most often used to:
Find out if your adrenal glands are working right
Diagnose tumors of the adrenal glands
Diagnose disorders of the testicles or ovaries
Find out the cause of early puberty in boys
Find out the cause of excess body hair growth and development of masculine features in women and girls
A DHEAS test is often done along with other sex hormone tests. These include testosterone tests for men and estrogen tests for women.
