Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Anti-Mullerian Hormone |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | AMH |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | To help guide treatment of women undergoing assisted conception procedures. As part of an investigation of abnormal sexual development in babies and children. It may also be used to monitor the response to treatment for some types of ovarian tumours. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection. Samples received after 4 hours of collection are not suitable for analysis. |
| Turnaround Time | 14 days |
| Laboratory | Central University Hospitals Trust Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield S10 2JF 0114 226 7666 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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