Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels: what's normal, high and low
A potent androgen made from testosterone. Drives male-pattern hair growth and prostate activity.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 30.0 – 85.0 ng/dL (male, age 18+; more bands below). At TestWell it's $51.99 all-in as DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), results in 4–7 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
- Units
- ng/dL
- Sample
- Blood draw
- Fasting
- Not required
- Results
- 4–7 business days
- Price
- $51.99
- Labs
- Quest or Labcorp
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| Male, age 18+ | 30.0 – 85.0 ng/dL |
| Female, age 18+ | 4.00 – 22.0 ng/dL |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
How do you get a Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) test?
Order online, a licensed physician reviews the requisition, and you walk into a nearby lab for the draw. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is available on its own or inside these panels — panels cost less per marker when you want the fuller picture.
| Option | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) | This marker only | $51.99 |
| Men's Hair Health Panel | 19 tests | $499.99 |
Quest vs. Labcorp for Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): which lab should you pick?
Both are CLIA-certified national labs and the result is clinically equivalent, so pick whichever location is closer. Your report will print that lab's own reference range, which can differ slightly from the table above.
| Lab | Available | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $51.99 |
| Labcorp | Yes | $51.99 |
| BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — |
Need help choosing a location? Use the lab finder to see draw sites near your ZIP.
Sources
Related Hormones biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside Dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Frequently asked
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