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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (Endocrine Sciences)

This test measures the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a strong hormone made from testosterone that affects sexual development and hair growth. It helps show how well your body converts testosterone, which is useful for investigating delayed physical development or monitoring treatments for hair loss. These results assist doctors in ruling out specific genetic conditions where the body lacks the enzyme needed to make this hormone. However, this test cannot diagnose the underlying cause of a hormonal issue by itself and is typically compared with standard testosterone levels.