Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DHIT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8657

Synonyms

5 alpha DHT
DHT
Dihydro T

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Collection instructions:
Confirm first with the requestor whether Random cortisol or Deoxycortisol.
Requests for this test will be vetted by a chemical pathologist and will be rejected if insufficient relevant clinical information is provided. It is extremely rare to require DHT measurement in adults.
Please be advised, DHT is not indicated unless explicitly endorsed by a Chemical Pathologist or Endocrinologist.
Please contact Endolab (Canterbury Lab) for further information if required (x80885).

Laboratory instruction:
Spin, aliquot then Freeze.

A dedicate lab number for this request.

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