Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test

This test measures your dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, a hormone linked to hair loss, prostate health, and male pattern baldness.

Doctor reviewed
Male

Sample: Blood
Collection: In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 19 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Dihydrotestosterone

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 19 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Male

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

Dihydrotestosterone

About this test

This test measures your dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, a hormone linked to hair loss, prostate health, and male pattern baldness. It's ideal for those monitoring conditions related to hormonal balance or evaluating the impact of treatments targeting DHT.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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 19 days.
Results and follow-up 7.0/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
Trust signals 9.5/10

Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
Value for money 2.5/10

£99.00 against a median of £55.00 for the 12 similarly sized mens hormones tests we track (+80%).

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