Sample Requirements:
SST tube. Timed to luteal phase for fertility assessment.
Purpose:
Assesses ovulation, fertility status, and menstrual cycle phase.
High Levels:
Luteal phase, pregnancy, ovarian cysts.
Low Levels:
Anovulation, infertility, amenorrhea.
Reference Range:
Follicular: <1 ng/mL; Luteal: 5–20 ng/mL