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View details Dihydrotestosterone- DHT Test Price, Report & Procedure
A DHT Test measures the hormone-driven from testosterone in the blood. It helps in the diagnosis of male pattern hair loss and certain hormonal disorders
Dihydrotestosterone (dht) Test Info & Procedure
Group NameSTEROID HORMONE
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Dihydrotestosterone (dht) Test Visual Guide
Measures dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen linked with hair and prostate contexts.
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ResultReported in ng/dL or lab units.
What it showsCurrent androgen metabolite.
SampleSerum. No fasting required.
Common useAndrogen hormone review.
How DHT Works
- Testosterone converts5-alpha reductase makes DHT
- Blood level checkedPotent androgen marker
- Symptoms matchedHair/prostate/androgen context
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Men | age/lab specific |
| Women | lower expected range |
| High/low | context dependent |
DHT should be read with testosterone, symptoms and medicines affecting 5-alpha reductase.
Why it may be advised
- Androgen review
- Hair loss/prostate context
- Hormone therapy follow-up
When to discuss it
- Androgen symptom review
- Hair loss context if advised
- Hormone treatment monitoring
Often reviewed with
- Testosterone
- Free testosterone
- SHBG
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect DHT test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share hair/prostate medicines
May affect result
- Finasteride/dutasteride
- Hormone therapy
- Age/sex
Potent androgen
- Context specific
- Not a routine screen alone
About the Test
Dihydrotestosterone (dht) is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 1025 against an MRP of Rs. 1205, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Androgen Hormone Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reference range | Age, sex and lab specific | Use the report range first. |
| High androgen | Above expected range | May support androgen excess review. |
| Low androgen | Below expected range | May need endocrine context. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Androgen pathway review | Assesses hormones linked with testosterone metabolism. |
| PCOS/adrenal context | Used in excess hair, acne or irregular-period workups. |
| Male hormone context | May support evaluation of androgen-related symptoms. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Women symptoms | Acne, excess hair, irregular periods, fertility concern. |
| Men symptoms | Low libido, hair changes or endocrine follow-up. |
| Risk context | PCOS, adrenal disorders, hormone medicine use. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Timing | Morning/cycle timing may matter for some hormones. |
| Medicines | Hormones and supplements can affect values. |
| Interpretation | Read with testosterone, DHEAS, SHBG, LH/FSH. |
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Dihydrotestosterone (dht) is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Dihydrotestosterone (dht) Test Price
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