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Inhibin A (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | INHNA |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Enzyme immunoassay |
| Container type | Red top, Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | liquot and freeze sample. Ship to CB frozen. |
| Units | pg/mL |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 1 week, frozen 4 weeks. |
| Turn around times | 3-5 days |
| Additional information | Inhibin A is useful as an indicator of gonadal function, and ovarian response to hMg or to FSH stimulation. Inhibin A, produced by the placenta, is used along with other maternal serum biochemical markers to improve sensitivity of the screen for Down syndrome risk. |
| CPT coding | 86336-90 |
| Last Updated | 12/18/2012 12:56:37 PM |
| Entry Number | 1522 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667