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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE, SERUM
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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AMUL
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Synonyms:
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AMH
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CPT Codes:
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83516 - Immunoassay for analyte other than infectious agent antibody or infectious agent antigen, qualitative or semiquantitative; multiple step method
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Test Includes:
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone level reported in gng/mL.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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May be useful in evaluation of sexual maturation and reproductive disorders.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Esoterix Laboratories (ESL Test#: 500043)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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2 - 16 days, performed every other week
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Special Instructions:
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Send collected specimens to the lab immediately. Specimens must be centrifuged within one hour of collection.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top
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Draw Volume:
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3 mL (Minimum: 0.6 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1 mL (Minimum: 0.2 mL) serum
Note: Submission of the minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis.
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen within one hour of collection. Separate serum aliquot into a screw capped plastic vial. Store and ship at frozen temperatures.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen, incorrect specimen type, warm samples
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Age
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Range (ng/mL)
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Males
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0 - 13 days:
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15.5 - 48.7 ng/mL
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14 days - 11 months:
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39.1 - 91.1 ng/mL
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12 months - 6 years:
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48.0 - 83.2 ng/mL
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7 - 8 years:
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33.8 - 60.2 ng/mL
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Adults:
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3.0 - 5.4 ng/mL
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Females
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0 - 8 years:
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0.0 - 7.1 ng/mL
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Adults:
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0.0 - 6.9 ng/mL
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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ELISA
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References:
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Esoterix Laboratory Services Web Page July 2012
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