Test Entry - Detail

Dihydro Testosterone

General

Clinical Use:

DHT is primarily responsible for the physical changes that occur during male sexual development and virilisation. Can be used to assess Disorders of Sex Development (DSD's).

Availability:

Samples are batched and tested twice a week.

Aliases/Synonyms:

DHT,

Code:

DHT

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

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Reference Interval:

Male
0d to <7d            0.15-2.10
7d to <212d          0.40-2.95
212d to <10y         <0.20
10y to <20y          <1.85
20y to <120y         0.35-2.50

Female
0d to <7d            <0.50
7d to <10y           <0.20
10y to <20y          0.15-0.60
20y to <120y         0.10-0.70

Ref - ARUP Laboratories.

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum, no gel (RED),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

300uL

Collection Instructions:

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

If a sample other than serum non-gel is received, please forward sample to the testing department to determine sample suitability.
For requests received at FSH, RPH or Fremantle please consult with the Duty Biochemist before proceeding with registration of the request.

Minimum Assay Volume:

Stability:

2 weeks chilled; 6 months frozen

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4114

Last Updated : 06-10-2020 09:41