Your body converts DHEA into androgens (testosterone and androstenedione) and estrogen. Males make more testosterone, while females make more estrogen, but all sexes produce and use these hormones. DHEA is critical for the development of male sex characteristics during puberty and for reproduction in all sexes. Your healthcare provider may order a DHEA test if you have symptoms that indicate an adrenal disorder, adrenal tumor or another problem. The test can show how well the adrenal glands are working. Infants or children who are intersex may also get a DHEA test. Intersex means a person’s reproductive or sexual anatomy doesn’t quite fit a binary (male/female) classification.Read more

• No special preparation required.

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460