Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Test Code: TD_5786

CPT Code(s): 82166

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

AMH
Anti-mullerian hormone assessment
Mullerian inhibiting substance

Test Includes

AMH

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

EDTA plasma
Allow only one freeze/thaw cycle

Reference Range(s)

By report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
5 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: samples for amh levels should be drawn on days 2-4 of menstrual cycle to optimize correlation with interpretive chart given in laboratory report.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: samples for amh levels should be drawn on days 2-4 of the menstrual cycle to optimize correlation with interpretive chart given in laboratory report.