Medichecks Men's hormones

Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test

This blood test measures a single marker, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate health. Suits anyone monitoring a DHT-related condition or the effect of a treatment that targets it.

  • 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

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone derived from testosterone that is commonly associated with pattern hair loss and prostate health, and this test measures that single marker, useful if you are monitoring a condition linked to DHT or the effect of a treatment that targets it.

We do not hold a named comparison group for this exact test, so there is no direct peer to weigh it against. Against the wider set of 12 similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, though, its £99 price is 80% above the £55 median, making it one of the more expensive single-marker options in that category.

The value for money score is low largely because of that gap to the category median, and collection convenience also scores modestly since it needs a venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit and Medichecks states results take around 19 days. Clinical depth sits in the lower range because a single marker is a narrow scope next to other men's hormone tests we track.

Who is it for?

This is a reasonable choice only if you specifically need to track DHT, for example if you are monitoring hair loss treatment or a condition where DHT levels matter, and you are prepared to wait around 19 days for results. If you have not already discussed your symptoms with a GP, that is generally a sensible first step before ordering a targeted test like this one.

We have no directly comparable DHT test in our data to suggest instead. If you want a broader look at male hormone health rather than this one marker, a wider men's hormone panel would give you more to work with, though we cannot say from this data whether that would also come in cheaper.

How it works

The sample is a venous blood draw, taken either at a Medichecks clinic or via a home nurse visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Medichecks states results take around 19 days to come back, and every result is reviewed with a doctor's comment before you see it.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • A home nurse visit is offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment
  • Targets DHT specifically, useful if that is the one marker you need to track
  • Every result is reviewed with a doctor's comment

Cons

  • £99 is around 80% above the median for similarly sized men's hormone tests we track
  • Turnaround is around 19 days
  • Tests only one marker, with no at-home collection option
  • No named peer test to check this price or turnaround against directly

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single DHT marker at a premium price with a long wait
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate health, is the single marker measured here. At £99 it costs 80% more than the £55 median for similarly sized men's hormone tests we track, and Medichecks states turnaround at around 19 days. We hold no named peer for a direct DHT comparison, so this is judged against the broader category rather than an exact rival.

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 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 19 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • 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%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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