Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Dihydrotestosterone
Dihydrotestosterone
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Dihydrotestosterone |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | DHT |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Used to investigate ambiguous genitalia in neonates and young children. Also used in the diagnosis of 5 alpha- reductase deficiency |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.5mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 28 days |
| Laboratory | SAS Steroid Hormone Centre St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4717 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Notes |
