Investigation Name:Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Alias or Abbreviation:DHT

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt

Test Code:AOT

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Female Ref range.
<2 weeks: <0.10 nmol/L
2 wks - 6 months: <0.10 nmol/L
Tanner stage 1: <0.10 nmol/L
Tanner stage 2: 0.17 - 0.41 nmol/L
Tanner stage 3: 0.24 - 0.66 nmol/L
Tanner stage 4: 0.14 - 0.45 nmol/L
Tanner stage 5: 0.14 - 0.45 nmol/L
Adult female (pre-menopausal): <1.27 nmol/L
Adult female (post-menopausal): <0.62 nmol/L
Male Ref range:
<2 weeks: <1.89 nmol/L
2 wks - 6 months: 0.14 - 4.13 nmol/L
Tanner stage 1: <0.10 nmol/L
Tanner stage 2: 0.10 - 0.59 nmol/L
Tanner stage 3: 0.28 - 1.14 nmol/L
Tanner stage 4: 0.76 - 1.79 nmol/L
Tanner stage 5: 0.76 - 1.79 nmol/L
Adult male: 0.86 - 3.40 nmol/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube.

Reference Laboratory Details:Biochemistry - Blood Sciences Laboratory, Ground Floor ,Bessemer Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Storage Requirements:Serum aliquots are stable at 4°C for 24 hours. Store at -20°C thereafter.

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266