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Test ID BLOD1157 Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Important Note

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.  

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.

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

83520