Ovarian Reserve AMH Blood Test | AMH Fertility Test

What

This Ovarian Reserve Assessment Marker test measures the level of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in your blood. Your AMH level is determined by the number and quality of eggs in your ovaries (ovarian reserve).

Who

This AMH test is for women who are currently trying to get pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

How

Blood

Where

Find a location near you

Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
For the most accurate results, see ‘Preparing for Your Test’ section below for details.

About the Test

The Ovarian Reserve Assessment Marker test measures AMH, a hormone that indicates the approximate number of eggs in your ovaries. AMH provides information about your reproductive health. Although it's linked to your egg count, it doesn't predict fertility.

AMH is a go-to hormone for helping women understand their ovarian reserve. AMH levels naturally decline with age, but not at the same rate for everyone. This test can be helpful for women who want to know if their ovaries reserve is declining faster than normal, signaling a shorter window for pregnancy.

In general, higher AMH levels indicate more eggs and a higher ovarian reserve. Additionally, lower AMH levels means fewer eggs and a lower ovarian reserve.

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a hormone produced by the cells in an ovary's follicles. Follicles are tiny fluid-filled sacs inside the ovary that contain and release eggs. AMH provides insight into a woman's ovarian reserve—or the number of eggs she has remaining. The level of AMH in a woman's body can provide valuable information about her reproductive health.

Your results will indicate whether your levels fall within the normal range for women your age or if they are lower than expected. Our AMH test gives you a snapshot of your AMH level at the time of testing. Hormone therapy or hormonal birth control can lower a woman's AMH levels, causing egg supply to measure lower than it actually is. High levels of AMH can indicate how well a woman's body may respond to fertility treatments in preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Low levels could indicate an issue with ovarian reserve, which could mean that you have fewer eggs available for fertilization or that you may be at an increased risk for certain medical conditions. High levels could also suggest polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase. Purchases not permitted in: AK, AZ, HI.

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test. Since AMH does not fluctuate much during a month, you can test on any day of your menstrual cycle. However, hormone therapy or hormonal birth control use may decrease AMH levels and make a woman's egg supply appear lower than it is for her age.

When your results are ready, we will send them to you in a clear, easy-to-read report.

You will have the option to speak with an independent physician to discuss your results.

If your results differ from expected ranges, you may receive an alert call to inform you.

Your test results will be available to you a few days after we collect your sample.

Our AMH Test is an important piece of the puzzle that can help determine your ability to get pregnant now or in the future based on your ovulatory egg supply.

It can be used to:

Measure the level of your ovulatory egg supply
Provide information about your reproductive health
Help plan for your family’s future

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After your purchase, schedule an appointment at a nearby Quest Diagnostics location and have your specimen sample collected by a trained healthcare professional.

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Access test results from your phone as soon as they’re available, with the option to discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost.

Your results are available on our free, secure patient portal that you can access on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready. You can also share your results with your healthcare provider, family, or friends.

We’ve put together a guide to provide some answers and support for your journey to parenthood.

FAQs

Do I need to schedule this test around my menstrual period?

No. Unlike other reproductive hormones, AMH fluctuates very little throughout the menstrual cycle, so you can test AMH levels at any time.

How does my AMH level relate to fertility?

Although AMH levels correspond to your egg count, it does not indicate whether you are fertile or infertile. It is just one piece of your overall reproductive health. Regardless of your AMH level, other factors could affect your ability to get pregnant (such as age, medical conditions, irregular ovulation, blocked fallopian tubes, uterine abnormalities, your partner’s sperm count, your partner’s sperm motility, and others).

As we age, the number of viable eggs slowly decreases, producing fewer egg-releasing follicles and as a result, less AMH. Low levels of AMH may indicate a low number of viable eggs, decreasing the potential for an egg becoming fertilized.

What can I do if I have low levels of AMH for my age and still want to have a baby?

Low levels of AMH could mean that your ovaries are preparing fewer follicles to release eggs. Several factors may contribute to fewer follicles, including age, chemotherapy, genetics, the environment, and smoking.

Even if your AMH is low for your age, you may be able to conceive. AMH levels indicate your ovaries are producing some of the follicles necessary for eggs to be released—and it only takes one egg to become pregnant.

Additionally, this test can help a doctor determine how likely fertility treatment will work. Together, you and your doctor can discuss your reproductive health and pregnancy planning.

What are other uses for this test?

AMH tests are used by doctors and fertility specialists to determine a woman's egg supply when she’s experiencing infertility or waiting to conceive and wants to know her egg supply level.

Doctors also use this test to assess menstrual disorders (like PCOS), help determine a woman’s menopausal status, or assess ovarian function in women after cancer therapy.

What are the symptoms for elevated/abnormal AMH levels?

Although higher AMH levels can indicate a higher egg supply, AMH levels may be higher in some women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms of PCOS include:

Menstrual disorders, including early menopause or irregular or missed periods
Acne
Excess body and facial hair
Decreased breast size
Weight gain

Low levels of AMH may indicate that your egg supply is starting to decline. When considering fertility options (including conception or harvesting eggs for future use) it’s important to discuss all options with a doctor.

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