Description
Anti-Müllerian hormone is produced in males by Sertoli cells during embryonic development and by the testes until puberty; in females, it may be produced by ovarian granulosa cells. After puberty, anti-Müllerian hormone levels decline. The main function of anti-Müllerian hormone is to create conditions for the regression of the Müllerian duct during the embryonic period in males and, consequently, the formation of the genitourinary system according to the male pattern. Impaired production of anti-Müllerian hormone leads to conditions such as cryptorchidism, inguinal hernias, and reproductive dysfunction.
Indications for testing:
1. Diagnosis of male infertility;
2. Assessment of ovarian reserve;
3. Diagnosis of precocious or delayed puberty;
4. Differential diagnosis of cryptorchidism;
5. Diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
This test is usually ordered together with:
[02-014] Complete blood count
[02-025] White blood cell differential
[08-042] Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
[08-004] CA 125 II
[02-008] Semen analysis
[08-049] Testosterone
[08-032] Luteinizing hormone (LH)
[08-053] Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
[08-089] Inhibin B
Period of execution
Within 3 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type