| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) |
| Code |
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). |
|
CPT Code |
80327 |
| Last Modified |
3/23/2018 10:59:00 AM |
| Test Name |
DHT. |
| Synonyms |
DHT, Androstaner-3-one, Hydroxy-5a, hydroxy 5 alpha, endocrine sciences |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red, Gold, Lavender (EDTA), or Green (Heparin) |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 mL RED or Drk. Green, 3.5 mL Gold, 2.0 mL Lavender, 3.0 mL Lt. Green |
| Storage |
Freeze - 19 Months, Refrigerated or Ambient 7 Days |
| Routine TAT |
6 - 7 DAYS |
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
500142 Dihydrotestosterone |
| Clinical Use |
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| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum or plasma FROZEN |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
1.0 mL |
| Special Handling |
Collection:Separate serum or plasma from cells within one hour of collection.Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing |
| Lab Notes |
Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500144 |
| Methodology |
LC/MS-MS - Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Limitations |
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