DHEA-S test cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test: from $9.46 to $534.40, with a median of $16.00. The lowest price is at University Med Center (New Orleans). The highest price is 56.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 82627. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Med Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Dhea-Sulfate Dhea | $9.46 | $43.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA HC Dhea Sulfate Test | $13.44 | $84.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Dhea Sulfate | $14.00 | $100.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Thiopurine Methyltransferase | $14.00 | $100.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA HC Dhea Sulfate Test | $14.00 | $100.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Thiopurine Methyltransferase | $14.00 | $100.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Ej Ref Lab Dhea Sulfate | $16.00 | $100.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 82627 DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE | $35.10 | $135.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Thiopurine Methyltransferase | $44.10 | $315.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA-S) HORMONE LEVEL | $56.92 | $94.87 | — source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE-SU | $72.40 | $181.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Arup Dhea-Sulfate Dhea | $90.18 | $334.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Olla · Olla, LA DHEA-Sulfate LC | $534.40 | $668.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $9.46 | $14.00 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $56.92 | $56.92 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $534.40 | $534.40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
What it is
DHEA-S is an androgen made by the adrenal glands. It is tested for excess hair growth, acne, irregular periods, early puberty and suspected adrenal problems.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test in other states
- Alabama$149.25
- Alaska$141.18
- Arizona$26.00
- Arkansas$63.30
- California$132.72
- Colorado$30.80
- Connecticut$82.50
- Delaware$207.99
- Florida$39.96
- Georgia$296.79
- Hawaii$71.40
- Idaho$13.75
- Illinois$87.02
- Indiana$200.40
- Iowa$131.50
- Kansas$165.75
- Kentucky$278.51
- Maine$83.63
- Maryland$44.06
- Massachusetts$105.30
- Michigan$62.28
- Minnesota$53.60
- Mississippi$81.00
- Missouri$141.75
- Montana$102.40
- Nebraska$141.96
- Nevada$27.15
- New Hampshire$122.07
- New Jersey$25.56
- New Mexico$124.40
- New York$90.58
- North Carolina$157.80
- North Dakota$42.02
- Ohio$94.50
- Oklahoma$75.48
- Oregon$71.13
- Pennsylvania$113.40
- Rhode Island$177.00
- South Carolina$185.20
- South Dakota$99.60
- Tennessee$67.06
- Texas$153.80
- Utah$220.02
- Vermont$288.00
- Virginia$43.20
- Washington$145.11
- West Virginia$93.37
- Wisconsin$137.50
- Wyoming$44.56
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.