Dihydrotestosterone

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Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

DHT

Referral code

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Test information

Test is used in male hypogonadism to look for 5 a-reductase deficiency.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

SST

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

1 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Department of blood sciences,Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust