Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Free, LC/MS/Dialysis
- Laboratory
- Labcorp
- Test code
- 504026
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Not stated
- Turnaround
- 9 - 15 days
Laboratory assay overview
Dihydrotestosterone measurement is used to diagnose 5α-reductase deficiency and for the evaluation of androgen utilization. Dihydrotestosterone is produced by the reduction of testosterone by 5α-reductase in the target organs. Circulating dihydrotestosterone is tightly bound to sex hormone-binding globulin. The free fraction represents the dihydrotestosterone available to act on tissues.
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