HSA/FSA Eligible

What's tested

Biomarkers Included
  • Total Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
  • Free Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

via equilibrium dialysis, high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)

What is DHT?

Dihydrotestosterone or DHT, is an androgen (male sex hormone) formed through the metabolism of testosterone via the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme.

Like testosterone, DHT binds to the androgen-receptor (AR) but with stronger affinity, making it the most potent natural androgen.

Why is everyone suddenly talking about DHT online?

While DHT is most commonly discussed in the context of puberty and male pattern baldness, a growing body of research suggests it may be a key player well into adulthood.

For years, it was thought that DHT served little purpose beyond puberty. But we now know that DHT’s metabolites (3a/3b-diol) can act directly on the brain, influencing mood, stress resilience, and even cognitive performance.

3α-Androstanediol is a DHT-derived neurosteroid that act as positive-allosteric modulators of the GABA-A receptor

Lab panel details

  • Sample type: Blood

  • HSA/FSA: Accepted

  • Results: Emailed to you

  • Preparation: Fasted (8-12hrs)

  • Meets treatment requirements:

More about this lab panel

Why consider this panel?
  • Total Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
  • Free Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

via equilibrium dialysis, high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)

How it works

Purchase your tests

Purchase this test and any other tests you'd like online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

Provide your sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Use our Labcorp locator below to find a location near you.

Get your results

Our partnered facilities will process your bloodwork. Lab Results typically arrive within 14 business days, and we will email them to you as soon as they arrive.

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All of our expertly built lab panels are designed by a team of Board Certified Medical Practitioners who lead the charge in preventative medicine.

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Lab work FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

How quickly will my lab results arrive?

Your lab results will typically arrive within two weeks, though processing time may vary based on the size and complexity of your panel. Rest assured, once your results are ready, they will be securely delivered to your email. No waiting rooms. No chasing paperwork. Just precision diagnostics at your fingertips.

Does Marek Diagnostics accept insurance?

Marek Diagnostics is a cash-pay service. Our platform offers direct access to comprehensive testing without the limitations, denials, or delays imposed by insurance companies. If traditional insurance covered the kind of proactive, high-quality lab work we offer, Marek Diagnostics wouldn’t need to exist. 

However, many clients successfully use their HSA/FSA to cover their testing costs. Marek Diagnostics is partnered with TrueMed for convenient deployment of HSA/FSA funds at checkout.

My panel Meets Treatment Requirements — what does that mean?

Marek Diagnostics is an extension of Marek Health, the leading health optimization platform designed to turn your results into informed action. 

If your panel Meets Treatment Requirements, you’re eligible to enroll into Guided Optimization, an exclusive program that connects you with:

  • Detailed, expert led lab analysis
  • A consultation with a Marek Health coach and board-certified medical provider
  • A precision health optimization plan
  • Access to high-quality treatment options

If you’re unsure what to do with your results, Marek Health is the bridge between lab results and achieving your goals.

Do I need to pay a separate fee at the lab to get my blood drawn? 

No additional payment is required at the lab. Our expert-built panels include the venipuncture and if you’re building a custom panel or testing biomarkers individually, a $5 venipuncture fee will be automatically added at checkout.

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