Inhibin A (Dimer)
Abbrev Code: | INHIBA | ||
Order Code: | LAB4352 | Order Name: | INHIBIN A |
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86336 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Fasting specimens are recommended, but not required. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Plasma. Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Samples are stable refrigerated for 7 days. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 70137 (INHIBA) |
Interpretive
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Use: | This assay is performed using the Beckman Coulter Unicel Dxl assay. Values may be elevated during normal pregnancy. Preeclampsia, Down Syndrome and some cancers may increase Inhibit-A values. |
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