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Notification Type
Back DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (DHT), SALIVA LC-MS/MS | |
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| Test Code:S29 | Specimen Collection:Saliva |
| Component: Dihydrotestosterone | Method: LC/MS/MS |
| Collection Notes:Follow instructions located in the Saliva Test Kit (instructions and collection tubes are within the kit). Transport at room temperature. | |
| Clinical Utility:DHT is the primary contributing factor in male-pattern baldness. Salivary DHT represents the unbound serum fraction of DHT therefore levels are lower than serum levels. Patients using transdermal testosterone or DHT creams may have high DHT levels. | |
| CPT Code:80327 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Saliva (follow Kit instructions) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 28 Days Frozen 90 Days | |