Epic Code LAB1230502 Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

Important Note

AMH is only validated at Spectrum Health on female patients 18 and older. Please order a reference miscellaneous (LAB848), S/P/R and deliver to Referrals to send out to Mayo for patients under 18. Send out specimen is stable for 7 days refrigerated.

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

Interface Order Alias

1230502

Ordering Instructions

Samples for AMH levels should be drawn on days 2-4 of the menstrual cycle

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Red top (plain, no additive) or Gold top (serum separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

Samples for AMH levels should be drawn on days 2-4 of the menstrual cycle
Gently invert red or gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
Specimen should be processed within 30 minutes – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

Processing Instructions:

When tubes are clotted (30 minutes), centrifuge specimens.
Pour serum into aliquot tubes and refrigerate.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: Freeze for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 1 day

Reference Range

Female

20 up to 25 Years: 1.22 - 11.40 ng/mL
25 up to 30 Years: 0.89 - 9.85 ng/mL
30 up to 35 Years: 0.58 - 8.13 ng/mL
35 up to 40 Years: 0.15 - 7.49 ng/mL
40 up to 45 Years: 0.03 - 5.47 ng/mL

This testing was designed for assessment of ovarian reserve in females ages 20-44. Reference range values for male patients or for female patients <20 years or >44 years have not been established in this laboratory. AMH values must be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings. This testing is not intended to be used for monitoring of controlled ovarian stimulation or as a tumor marker for diagnosis or monitoring of AMH-secreting tumors.

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

CPT

83516

CDM Code

3018351615

Epic Test ID

1230102124

LOINC

Not available

Mayo Access Code