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What is causing very low levels of dhea shown in a blood test. i am 24 female. adrenal tumor?

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DHEA levels: Dhea is not a reliable measure of adrenal function independent of acth stimulation test where it's compared to other hormone levels before and after stimulation. If an adrenal tumor is of concern, a random dhea is unhelpful. If you have concerns regarding adrenal function or adrenal tumor, please consider consulting with an endocrinologist.

Answered 12/13/2012

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