Inhibin B

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO122
  • Soft Test Code:
  • INHB
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 34445
Clinical Significance

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


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (transport)
30 day Frozen

Avoid Thaw/Freeze Cycles


Collection Instructions


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Male: 
5 years to 9.9 years: 21 - 166 pg/mL
10 years to 13.9 years: 41 - 328 pg/mL
14 years to 17.9 years: 135 - 368 pg/mL
>= 18 years: 47-308 pg/mL

Female: 
5 years to 9.9 years: 18 or less pg/mL
10 years to 13.9 years: 86 or less pg/mL
14 years to 17.9 years: 123 or less pg/mL


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Significance

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


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Wednesday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 8 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00918954


CPT Coding

83520