Hormones
DHEA-S test cost: $20–$105
By Elo. Last updated July 2026.
DHEA-Sulfate is an adrenal androgen precursor used to evaluate adrenal function and hormone balance.
Below we compare what DHEA-S costs on its own against every package we track that includes it, sorted by price. Standalone prices are all-in cash prices, each lab's list price plus its one draw or physician fee, pulled from direct-to-consumer labs on the Quest or LabCorp network and verified July 2026.
How much does a DHEA-S test cost?
DHEA-S costs $20–$55 on its own, or $199–$499 in a bundle. Those are cash prices, so they're also what you pay for DHEA-S without insurance.
At Quest Diagnostics, DHEA-S comes only in its Cortisol & DHEA-S Adrenal Function Panel ($105), not on its own, versus $20 to order it alone or $199 in a 59-biomarker bundle from other providers we track.
Cost of DHEA-S on its own
- DrSays charges $20 for DHEA-S ($9.99 + $9.99 collection fee).(lowest price)
- Ulta Lab Tests charges $46 for DHEA-S ($32.95 + $12.95 specimen draw fee).
- Marek Diagnostics charges $50 for DHEA-S ($40 + $10 venipuncture fee).
- Walk-In Lab charges $55 for DHEA-S ($49 + $6 physician service fee).
Cost of DHEA-S in a bundle
- Superpower includes DHEA-S in a 59-biomarker panel for $199.
- Parsley Health includes DHEA-S in a 41-biomarker panel for $275.
- Mito Health includes DHEA-S in a 53-biomarker panel for $349.
- WHOOP Advanced Labs includes DHEA-S in a 65-biomarker panel for $349.
- Function Health includes DHEA-S in a 128-biomarker panel for $365.
- Vitals Vault includes DHEA-S in a 58-biomarker panel for $399.
- Everlywell includes DHEA-S in an 86-biomarker panel for $399.
- Marek Health includes DHEA-S in a 56-biomarker panel for $495.
- InsideTracker includes DHEA-S in a 48-biomarker panel for $499.
Cheapest option: The cheapest DHEA-S test is DrSays ($20), or Superpower ($199) if you want a 59-biomarker bundle that includes DHEA-S.
Each standalone fee is charged once per blood draw, so ordering several markers together shares one fee. Direct-to-consumer lab prices move with promotions, so figures are point-in-time, verified July 2026. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone DHEA-Sulfate test for $49 plus a $6 physician fee.
Does insurance cover a DHEA-S test?
Usually yes when a doctor orders it for symptoms or a known condition. You may still owe a copay or deductible. The in-network negotiated cost is about $20 to $45, versus $20 cash. At a hospital lab the billed charge can reach $150-700.
Frequently asked questions about DHEA-S testing
What is the cheapest way to get a DHEA-S test?
The cheapest DHEA-S test is DrSays ($20), or Superpower ($199) if you want a 59-biomarker bundle that includes DHEA-S.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a DHEA-S test?
No. The standalone DHEA-S tests listed above include the physician order in their price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.
How much does a DHEA-S test cost at LabCorp?
LabCorp doesn't publish a flat consumer price for DHEA-S, and it varies by location. The cheapest way to have DHEA-S drawn at a LabCorp Patient Service Center is through DrSays, a LabCorp-network lab, at $20 all-in ($9.99 + $9.99 collection fee).
What is a normal DHEA-Sulfate level?
DHEA-S reference ranges fall with age and differ by sex, so results are read against an age- and sex-specific range rather than a single cutoff. Young adults generally have the highest levels.
Why would I get a DHEA-S test?
DHEA-S is measured to evaluate the adrenal glands and to investigate signs of excess androgens, such as acne, irregular periods, or excess hair growth in women. It is often checked alongside other hormones when assessing PCOS or adrenal disorders.