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Inhibin B
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | NO |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | INHNB |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunoassay |
| Container type | Red top or Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Freeze serum |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 days, refrigerated 1 week, frozen 4 weeks |
| Turn around times | 5-7 days |
| Additional information | Inhibin B is the major circulating inhibin in males. It is also detectable in women during menstrual cycles,particularly prior to ovulation. The measurement of inhibin B serves as an endocrine marker for monitoring male and female gonadal function. |
| CPT coding | 82397-90 |
| Last Updated | 5/22/2013 1:23:14 PM |
| Entry Number | 1443 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667