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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	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	14 days
Laboratory	Glasgow Royal Infirmary Glasgow G4 0SF 0141 211 4003/4
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.