DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (DHT), SALIVA LC-MS/MS

Test Code: S29Specimen 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: 80327Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Saliva (follow Kit instructions)

Ambient
 
5
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
28
 
Days
Frozen
 
90
 
Days
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