Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Alternative Names/Synonyms	AMH, Mullerian-Inhibiting Hormone
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	AMHC, AMHCP

Clinical Significance

Evaluating ovarian reserve and predicting response to controlled ovarian stumulation in patients with infertility.

Evaluating premature ovarian failure, AMH secreting tumors, ambiguous genitalia and testicular function in children.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum, Plasma

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 48 hours

Fridge: 1 week @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 90 days @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

UniCel DxI 600, immunoassay

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

1 week

Reference Ranges

Females:
18 - 25 y: 6.8 - 95.0 pmol/L
26 - 30 y: 1.2 - 53.0 pmol/L
31 - 35 y: 0.5 - 52.0 pmol/L
36 - 40 y: 0.2 - 51.0 pmol/L
41 - 45 y: 0.0 - 23.0 pmol/L
≥ 46 y: 0.0 - 8.2 pmol/L

Males: 5.2 - 110.0 pmol/L

Predicting response to IVF ovarian stimulation:
Negligible Response: < 1.1 pmol/L
Reduced Response: 1.1 - 6.9 pmol/L
Normal Response: 7.0 - 20 pmol/L
Potentially Excessive Response: > 20 pmol/L

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688