Test Name
DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE
Aliases
5-ALPHA DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE, 5Α-DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE, ANDROSTANER-3-ONE, ANDROSTANOLONE, STANOLONE
Abbreviations
DHT, 5 ALPHA DHT, HYDROXY-5Α
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
132
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Clinical Utility
DHT is a potent testosterone-derived (via 5 alpha reductase) androgen. Evaluation of suspected male hypogonadism (low libido, erectile dysfunction, etc.), 5-alpha reductase deficiency. Evaluation of virilization & suspected hyperandrogenemia in females.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026