--- title: DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) Test type: test id: dht url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/dihydrotestosterone" price_usd: 51.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 57.99 cpt: 82651 category: Hormones sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "4–7 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=dihydrotestosterone&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) Test > 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 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $51.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($57.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 82651 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 4–7 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test tell you? Measures dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen linked to hair loss, acne, and prostate health. 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. **Clinical use:** Dihydrotestosterone — the most potent androgen, converted from testosterone by 5-alpha reductase. Drives male-pattern hair loss, prostate growth, and androgenic skin/hair effects. ## Who should order it? Men evaluating male-pattern baldness or considering finasteride/dutasteride, women evaluating hirsutism or androgenic alopecia, anyone investigating high-androgen symptoms with normal testosterone. ## Biomarkers measured - [Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/dihydrotestosterone-dht) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $51.99 | $57.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $51.99 | $57.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test cost? 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. | 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 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/dht-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 90567 · Labcorp test no. 500142. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. If taking finasteride or dutasteride, note the medication and dosage for your provider. ## Related conditions - Androgenetic alopecia (L64.9) - Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (N40.0) - Hirsutism (L68.0) - [PCOS](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/pcos) (E28.2) ## Common questions about the DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test ### What does DHT do that testosterone doesn't? 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. ### What's a normal DHT level? 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. ### Should I test DHT before starting finasteride? 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. ### How much does a DHT test cost without insurance? On TestWell, DHT is $51.99. Quest Direct lists the same test at $69, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $120-150 without insurance. ### What is the CPT code for DHT? The CPT code for Dihydrotestosterone is 82651. ### Do I need to fast? No fasting required. Morning draw recommended for consistency with simultaneous testosterone measurement. ### Should I add DHT to a testosterone test? Yes if you're investigating hair loss, hirsutism, or considering 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Pair with [Total testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-total) and [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/tests/shbg-sex-hormone-binding-globulin) for a complete androgen picture. The [Men's Hormone Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hormone-panel) bundles them. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=dihydrotestosterone&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 4–7 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Men's Hair Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hair-health-panel) — 19 tests · $499.99 - [Adiponectin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/adiponectin) — $36.99 - [Aldosterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/aldosterone-test) — $61.99 - [Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Profile](https://www.test-well.com/tests/antidiuretic-hormone-profile) — $109.99 - [Cortisol](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-labcorp) — $32.99 - [Cortisol (AM)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am) — $26.99 - [All Hormones tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/hormones) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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