DHT, Percent Free Dialysis details
What DHT, Percent Free Dialysis shows
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen made from testosterone in tissues such as the skin, hair follicles and prostate. Most DHT in the blood is bound to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin, and only a small fraction is free. This value is the percentage of DHT that is free, measured by equilibrium dialysis, and it is multiplied by total DHT to give free DHT. A higher percentage usually reflects lower SHBG, and a lower percentage higher SHBG. It is interpreted alongside total DHT, testosterone and SHBG.
Tests that include DHT, Percent Free Dialysis
This test quantifies the serum levels of total and free DHT using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS) and dialysis. It aids in diagnosing and managing conditions related to altered androgen metabolism. It is particularly useful in evaluating conditions such as 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, a genetic disorder that can impact male sexual development.
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) A potent form of testosterone converted by an enzyme in skin, hair follicles, and the prostate. Linked to hair loss, acne, and prostate growth.
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Free The portion of DHT that's unbound and biologically active in your tissues, rather than bound to carrier proteins.
- DHT, Percent Free Dialysis Reports the percentage of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) circulating unbound to proteins, measured by equilibrium dialysis, and used to calculate free DHT.
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