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HelpTest ID BLOD1157 Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Useful For
Assessing ovarian status, including ovarian reserve and responsiveness, as part of an evaluation for infertility and assisted reproduction protocols
Assessment of menopausal status, including premature ovarian failure
Evaluation of infants with ambiguous genitalia and other intersex conditions
Evaluating testicular function in infants and children
Monitoring individuals with antimullerian hormone-secreting ovarian granulosa cell tumors
AKA
AMH
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Test is affected by Hemolysis, Lipemia and Icterus
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.75 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Performed Test Frequency
Sioux Falls: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
TAT: 1-4 days
Mayo: Monday through Saturday
TAT: 1-3 days
Additional Information
Testing is only performed at Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls on females age 20-44 years. All other patient specimens are referred to Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester.
Note: Specimen requirements are the same.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
82166