Dihydrotestosterone, Serum (Referred Out)- Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- DHT
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Gold (Gel)
- Alternate collection container: Red (Clot Activator)
Required volume
- Optimal volume: One 4.5 mL Full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL serum
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- To monitor 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor therapy or chemotherapy
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 7 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 9, 2024