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Dihydrotestosterone

Source Blood
Mnemonic DIHT
Specimen Requirements 1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

CLS staff: collect specimen and transport to DSC Accession, who will forward specimen to Referrals.

Note to ordering physician: this test requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff.  Please contact CLS Referrals 403-770-3285 for further information on the approval process.
Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off and transport serum on ice to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) DHT
Reference Interval