Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
0.5ml whole blood minimum (150ul serum)
Specimen Transport
Send to lab by first class post.Sample Processing in Laboratory
Centrifuge on receipt and store in freezer until ready to send to referral laboratory. Send sample asap by first class post. Sample is only stable for 5 days in fridgeSample Stability
Store samples frozen prior to sending to referral labAnti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
General Information
AMH is a hormone produced by reproductive tissues; it is produced in the testicles in males and in the ovaries in females. The role of AMH and the amount normally present varies depending upon gender and age.
AMH can be measured in women to evaluate ovarian function and fertility, or to evaluate the effectiveness of ovarian cancer treatment (in AMH producing ovarian tumours). It can be increased in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It can also be used to evaluate the presence of ambiguous genitals and/or function of the testicles in an infant boy.
(Source: Lab Tests Online)
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes