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DHEA Sulphate (DHEAS) - Finger Prick Blood Test
DHEA Sulphate (DHEAS) - Finger Prick Blood Test
AVAILABLE FOR UK SHIPPING ONLY
Included in the cost of your test is advice, interpretation and support from our functional medicine team on your results. Choose package options below. Video calls are 30 minutes and you are sent a link to book your call once your results are ready.
You will be asked to fill out a patient form at checkout which will give us more information on your symptoms, current medications and supplement intake.
Measure the level of the adrenal hormone, DHEA sulphate (DHEAS), in your blood.
DHEA is a sex hormone (androgen) that's created in men and, to a lesser extent, in women. Your body converts it into other hormones, namely testosterone and oestrogen.
Measuring your DHEAS can help to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. Levels may also be elevated if you have polycystic ovaries.
Lab test results & personalised written report = £115
Lab test results & 30 minute zoom call = £135
Lab test results & 30 minute zoom call & personalised written report following your call = £155
Q. How do you support me with my results?
In ADDITION to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices;
A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team (click HERE for team info) highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.
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B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded zoom call which you can download and keep.
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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).
Most of the DHEA in your body exists in your blood in the sulphated form, DHEAS, which we measure in this test. Measuring DHEAS can help to investigate adrenal insufficiency and tell you whether your levels are normal for your age. DHEAS can also help to identify polycystic ovaries as levels are likely to be elevated.
DHEA levels in the body naturally decline as you get older. It affects many areas of health and well-being. Research is continuing into whether lower levels of DHEA can explain certain age-related ailments such as heart disease in older men, and whether DHEA can boost the immune system or help manage diabetes and lupus symptoms. There may also be a role for it in improving the chances of successful IVF.
Prepare for your DHEA Sulphate (DHEAS) Blood Test by following these instructions. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed. Most evidence suggests that DHEAS is unaffected by the menstrual cycle, so taking the test at any point will give you a valid result. However, if you have regular periods and are tracking your results over time, we recommend taking the test between days two and five of your cycle for consistency.
In summary, DHEAS is the sulphated form of DHEA, a hormone which is produced by the adrenal glands and is responsible for male characteristics in both men and women. DHEAS gradually declines from the age of 30 onwards.
Suitable for over 18’s only.
Once you purchase this test you will be posted a finger prick blood test kit to complete at home. Full instructions are provided but please only post back to the labs Mon-Thurs. We will send you your results via email with GP comments and functional medicine advice on suitable steps to address levels out of range. Results will take around 6 working days to arrive from the labs.
View Sample Report HERE
