DHEA, (Dehydroepiandrosterone),Unconjugated

This test measures the levels of DHEA, a hormone that plays a role in developing male secondary sexual characteristics but is present in both men and women. It's particularly useful for diagnosing conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia and helps in identifying the source of excessive androgens, which could be due to conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal tumors.