Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to differentiate ovarian tumor with normal CA 125 as stromal or mucinous epithelial tumor. May be used for monitoring recurrence of stromal ovarian tumors.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
INHIBINB
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Wed, Fri
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube or plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Transport 0.5 mL serum. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Room temperature specimens. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Male
Female
0-6 yrs: 40-630 pg/mL 7-10 yrs: 35-170 pg/mL 11-18 yrs: 50-475 pg/mL 19-45 yrs: 40-450 pg/mL Greater than or equal to 46 years: less than 200 pg/mL
0-6 years: less than 73 pg/mL 7-10 years: less than 130 pg/mL 11-12 years: less than 186 pg/mL 13-18 years: less than 360 pg/mL Pre-menopausal: less than 290 pg/mL Follicular phase: 10-290 pg/mL Post-menopausal: less than or equal to 16 pg/mL
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
This test is performed using the Beckman Coulter Inhibin B ELISA kit. Values obtained with different methodologies or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Compliance Statement D: For laboratory tests using a manufactured RUO kit. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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