Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

The most potent form of testosterone

  • Doctor reviewed
  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
12 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
12 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

About this test

This venous blood test available seeks the most active form of testosterone (DHT), found in very small quantities in the body and representing the end point in the testosterone pathway - it cannot be converted into other hormones. DHT is formed from Free Testosterone.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 12th percentile of mens hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 12 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 3.4/10

    £89.25 against a median of £55.00 for the 12 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (+62%).

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