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Inhibin A : 34472
Test CodeINHIAQ or 34472
CPT Codes
86336
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 2 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
2-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Male <2.0 pg/mL
Female
Premenopausal <98.0 pg/mL
Postmenopausal <2.1 pg/mL
Female
Premenopausal <98.0 pg/mL
Postmenopausal <2.1 pg/mL
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
