Inhibin B
| Sunquest Code: | INHIBB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4534 | Epic Name: | Inhibin B |
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbant assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-8 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Patient Preparation: | For premenopausal females, collection is preferred during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature specimens. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. Plasma. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 72 hours refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70413 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Used to differentiate ovarian tumor with nornal CA125 as stromal or mucinous epitheial tumor. May be used for monitoring recurrence of stromal ovarian tumors. |
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