Description
Dihydrotestosterone is an endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone.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. Dihydrotestosterone levels increases when the level of testosterone increase as it is converted to dihydrotestosterone.
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
Female =20 ng/dL
Male 12-65 ng/dL
