Urinary DHEA

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHA) is a 17-hydroxyl enol ketone which is a 17-carbon chain enzyme. It is a precursor of androstenedione and testosterone. DHA is the main androgen secreted by the adrenal cortex. A small amount is also produced with the testes, and the average amount of secretion is about 25 mg per day for adults. After DHA is infused into the blood, part of the tissue is converted to testosterone in the peripheral tissues (the physiological effects of androgen are found in the testosterone project). Basic Information Specialist Category: Inspection Category: Urine/Kidney Function Test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: normal. Normal value: Urinary dehydroepiandrosterone: 0-2mg/24h Above normal: Patients with adrenal cortical tumors can produce large amounts of DHA, especially malignant adrenal tumors. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, such as 3-β-hydroxydehydrogenase deficiency (17-β-hydroxydehydrogenase deficiency), female hirsutism. DHA is reduced in maternal blood in the second trimester of pregnancy. negative: Positive: Tips: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain a good diet and work. The middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Women in the menstrual period, cold patients are not suitable for this examination. Normal value <2mg/24h. Clinical significance Abnormal result Patients with adrenal cortical tumors can produce large amounts of DHA, especially malignant adrenal tumors. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, such as 3-β-hydroxydehydrogenase deficiency (17-β-hydroxydehydrogenase deficiency), female hirsutism. DHA is reduced in maternal blood in the second trimester of pregnancy. People who need to be tested People with abnormal kidney function, women in pregnancy. High results may be diseases: congenital adrenal hyperplasia considerations Before the test: Do not exercise vigorously, maintain a good diet and rest. At the time of examination: a part of the urine is discharged first to wash away the bacteria remaining in the urethra and the anterior urethra, and then the middle part of the urine is taken for inspection. Not suitable for the crowd: women in the menstrual period, cold patients. Inspection process The urine of the subject was collected and detected by chemical methods. Not suitable for the crowd Women in the menstrual period, cold patients. Adverse reactions and risks no.