Specimen Requirements

Title

Dihydrotestosterone (5-a-Dihydrotestosterone)

Specimen Requirement

Collect red top/1.0 mL serum and send.

Do not collect SST.

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Stability

Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

3-6 days performed Sunday-Friday

Clinical Use

Test Code

DHTW