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HelpTest Code INHAB Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, Serum
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3041481 |
| NBS code | LBC13317 |
| Service code | 36771 |
Reporting Name
Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Yellow Top
Acceptable: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 1.1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.9 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
INHA: Immunoenzymatic Assay
INHB: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| INHA | Inhibin A, Tumor Marker, S | Yes | Yes |
| INHB | Inhibin B, S | Yes | Yes |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysPlease note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.
Reference Values
INHIBIN A, TUMOR MARKER
Males: <5.0 pg/mL
Females
<11 years: <5.0 pg/mL
11-17 years: <98 pg/mL
Premenopausal: <98 pg/mL
Postmenopausal: <5.0 pg/mL
INHIBIN B
Males
<15 days: 68-373 pg/mL
15-180 days: 42-516 pg/mL
6 months-7 years: 24-300 pg/mL
8-30 years: 47-383 pg/mL
31-72 years: <358 pg/mL
>72 years: Not established
Females
≤12 years: <183 pg/mL
13-41 years regular Cycle (Follicular Phase): <224 pg/mL
42-51 years regular Cycle (Follicular Phase): <108 pg/mL
13-51 years regular Cycle (Luteal Phase): <80 pg/mL
>51 years (Postmenopausal): <12 pg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of granulosa cell tumors and mucinous epithelial ovarian tumors
Monitoring of patients with granulosa cell tumors and epithelial mucinous-type tumors of the ovary known to secrete inhibin A or overexpress inhibin B
CPT Code Information
83520-Inhibin B
86336-Inhibin A
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| INHAB | Inhibin A and B, Tumor Marker, S | 87426-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| INHA | Inhibin A, Tumor Marker, S | 23883-2 |
| 88722 | Inhibin B, S | 56940-0 |
Secondary ID
86336Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Last updated 03/08/2026