The short answer
Measures dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen linked to hair loss, acne, and prostate health, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $51.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 4–7 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$150
cash pay
Other Labs
$69
+ lab fees
TestWell
$51.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
DHT is a hormone derived from testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. It is significantly more potent than testosterone and plays a key role in male-pattern baldness, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and acne. Elevated DHT can contribute to hair thinning, while low levels may affect libido and muscle development. This test is commonly ordered for evaluating hair loss, monitoring 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy (finasteride/dutasteride), and assessing androgen-related conditions.
Dihydrotestosterone — the most potent androgen, converted from testosterone by 5-alpha reductase. Drives male-pattern hair loss, prostate growth, and androgenic skin/hair effects.
Men evaluating male-pattern baldness or considering finasteride/dutasteride, women evaluating hirsutism or androgenic alopecia, anyone investigating high-androgen symptoms with normal testosterone.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
4–7 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 4–7 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
No fasting required. If taking finasteride or dutasteride, note the medication and dosage for your provider.
A DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test costs $51.99 at TestWell — $57.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $119.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $51.99 | $57.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $119.00 | $119.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
51% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 90567 · Labcorp test no. 500142. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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DHT is 3-5x more potent than testosterone at the androgen receptor. It's the primary driver of male-pattern baldness, prostate growth, body hair, and acne. Testosterone gets converted to DHT in hair follicles, prostate, and skin by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. Drugs like finasteride and dutasteride block this conversion.
Adult men: 30-85 ng/dL. Adult women: 4-22 ng/dL. Children before puberty: under 5 ng/dL. Levels above range with normal testosterone often explain otherwise-unexplained hair loss or acne.
Optional but useful as a baseline. After 4-6 weeks on finasteride, DHT typically drops 70-90%; dutasteride drops it >90%. Retesting confirms the drug is working and that low DHT correlates with hair-loss stabilization. Some men on finasteride have persistent symptoms despite low DHT — baseline data helps diagnose this.
On TestWell, DHT is $51.99. Quest Direct lists the same test at $69, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $120-150 without insurance.
Yes if you're investigating hair loss, hirsutism, or considering 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Pair with Total testosterone and SHBG for a complete androgen picture. The Men's Hormone Panel bundles them.
Ordered directly, a DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test lists at $119.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (prices checked September 2026). TestWell orders the same test at the same Quest or Labcorp patient service centers for $51.99 — $57.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee — paid out of pocket at checkout with no insurance, doctor's visit or draw fee; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test results are typically ready in 4–7 business days after your draw at Quest or Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
No, fasting is not required for a DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test — you can eat normally and book any time of day. If taking finasteride or dutasteride, note the medication and dosage for your provider.
Order the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test online from TestWell for $51.99 (plus a $6 per-order lab processing fee) — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed. A licensed physician authorizes the order, then you walk into any Quest or Labcorp patient service center near you for the draw (the lab locator on our site lists the closest ones by ZIP code), and results arrive in 4–7 business days.
The CPT code for a DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test is 82651. You can order it from TestWell for $51.99 — no doctor's visit or insurance required, with results in 4–7 business days.
The DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test is Quest Diagnostics test code 90567, Labcorp test number 500142 (CPT 82651). TestWell orders it under those codes for $51.99 at Quest or Labcorp — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 4–7 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$51.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
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