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Inhibin B Serum

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in24-48 hrs

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 24-48 hrs

About this test

Inhibin B is a hormone made by the ovaries in women and the testes in men. It reflects egg reserve in women and sperm production in men.

Why is this test done?

  • Assess sperm production in male infertility
  • Assess ovarian reserve
  • Monitor some ovarian tumours

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Difficulty conceiving
  • Low sperm count
  • Irregular periods

Normal range

Men 25 – 325 pg/mL
Women (early follicular) 10 – 200 pg/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High inhibin B in women can be seen with PCOS or some ovarian tumours.

Common reasons
  • PCOS
  • Granulosa cell tumour

If your result is low

Low inhibin B suggests reduced sperm production or ovarian reserve.

Common reasons
  • Testicular failure
  • Low ovarian reserve
  • Menopause

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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