Test Code AMH Antimullerian Hormone
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top (Plain)
Volume: 6.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Serum |
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Ambient: | 3 days |
Refrigerate: | 5 days |
Frozen: | 6 months |
Reference Interval
Age | Male | Female |
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5.5 – 103.0 pmol/L | ||
20 - 24 | 8.7 – 83.6 pmol/L | |
25 – 29 | 6.4 – 70.3 pmol/L | |
30-34 | 4.1 – 58.0 pmol/L | |
35-39 | 1.1 – 53.5 pmol/L | |
40-44 | 0.2 – 39.1 pmol/L | |
45-50 | 0.1 – 19.3 pmol/L |
Days and Times Performed
Monday to Friday, TAT 4 days
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Service Code
31673
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | NA |
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Icterus | NA |
Lipaemic | NA |
Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A marker for ovarian reserve. Assessment of menopausal status e.g. in premature ovarian failure. Assessment of ovarian function in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.