Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Test
- Category
- Men's Health
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 6 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a powerful hormone made from testosterone.
Why this test is performed?
Helps evaluate male-pattern hair loss, prostate enlargement, ambiguous genitalia and monitor treatment with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Who should take this test?
Low energy or libido, erectile problems, infertility, prostate/urinary symptoms, men over 50.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
DHT plays a key role in male- and female-pattern hair loss in genetically susceptible people.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 4–5 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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