Test Code LAB1733 Antimullerian Hormone (AMH)
Reporting Title
Antimullerian Hormone
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminesence Immunoassy
Useful For: Assessment of menopausal status, including premature ovarian failure
Assessing ovarian status, including ovarian reserve and ovarian responsiveness, as part of an evaluation for infertility and assisted reproduction protocols such as in vitro fertilization
Assessing ovarian function in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Evaluation of infants with ambiguous genitalia and other intersex conditions
Evaluating testicular function in infants and children
Monitoring patients with antimullerian hormone-secreting ovarian granulosa cell tumors
OhioHealth Laboratory Services uses the Roche Elecsys AMH assay. Results from assays of other manufacturers should not be used interchangeably.”
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Also Acceptable:
Plasma
Draw blood in a mint green-top (heparin) gel tube(s).
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum or plasma | Refrigerated | 5 days |
Ambient | 3 days | |
Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: OK
Refrigerated: OK
Frozen: OK
Reference Values
Males: Not established
Females:
20-24 years: 1.2-11.7 ng/mL
25-29 years: 0.9-9.9 ng/mL
30-34 years: 0.6-8.1 ng/mL
35-39 years: 0.1-7.5 ng/mL
40-44 years: 0-5.5 ng/mL
> 45 years: Not Established
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83520
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only