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Does dhea show up on a lab test as a steroid? i am currently taking 50 mg daily. is it possible to test positive for steroids if you take a largedose?
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Yes: Yes, DHEA is precursor of sexual hormones and can be easily detected in lab test : blood, and urine as well
Answered 4/21/2017
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