Dihydrotestosterone-DHT is a potent androgen derived from testosterone via 5-alpha-reductase activity. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency results in incompletely virilized males (phenotypic females). This diagnosis is supported by an elevated ratio of testosterone to DHT.
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
7 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
6 months Frozen
0.6 mL Serum
Dihydrotestosterone-DHT is a potent androgen derived from testosterone via 5-alpha-reductase activity. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency results in incompletely virilized males (phenotypic females). This diagnosis is supported by an elevated ratio of testosterone to DHT.
2 to 5 days
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