Test Information:
Clinical applications of AMH measurements have been proposed for a variety of indications. Measurement of serum AMH is clinically mainly used for assessment of ovarian reserve reflecting the number of antral and pre-antral follicles, the so-called antral follicle count (AFC), and for the prediction of response to controlled ovarian stimulation. Further clinical applications of AMH are diagnosis of disorders of sex development in children and monitoring of granulosa cell tumors to detect residual or recurrent disease. AMH has been suggested as a surrogate biomarker for AFC in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and for the prediction of time to menopause.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: Less than or equal to 14 days - Storage: – 10˚C or colder
Stability: Less than or equal to 30 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours