Description
Inhibin B is produced by granulosa cells of the ovaries in women and by Sertoli cells in men, and is a highly specific marker of ovarian tumor. It selectively suppresses the secretion of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones in the pituitary gland. This test is used for the diagnosis and monitoring of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, the diagnosis of male infertility, cryptorchidism, assessment of ovarian reserve, and assessment of male gonadal function at any age.
Indications for testing:
1. Diagnosis of ovarian cancer;
2. Monitoring of antitumor chemotherapy;
3. Assessment of ovarian reserve;
4. Diagnosis of male infertility;
5. Assessment of male gonadal function.
This test is usually ordered together with:
[02-014] Complete blood count
[02-025] Leukocyte formula
[08-042] Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
[08-004] CA 125 II
[02-008] Spermogram
[08-049] Testosterone
[08-032] Luteinizing hormone (LH)
[08-053] Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Period of execution
Within 11 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type