Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD33773Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Inhibin A
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Inhibin A is useful as an indicator of gonadal function, and ovarian response to human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) or follicle-stimulating hormone (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.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Inhibin A
ProteinInhibin A • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Room temperature: 14 days |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated: 14 days |
| Frozen | Frozen: 28 days |