Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) is a steroid hormone, which plays animportant role in the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. Although an androgen (male sex hormone), is present in both males and females. Secretion of DHEA-S is controlled by the adrenocorticotropic hormone produced by the pituitary gland. This test measures the levels of DHEA-S in your blood. Excess production of DHEA-S results in precocious puberty in boys and excess body hair, abnormal menstrual cycle, and ambiguous external genitalia in girls. DHEA-S may be used in the differential diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome. DHEA-S may also be used in the evaluation of adrenocortical diseases, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal tumors. Take the benefit of free home collection at a much affordable price.