AMH/MIS may be used in the investigation of ovarian reserve and the perimenopausal transition in women; the detection and onset of puberty in the young, the differential diagnosis of intersex disorders; the diagnosis of cryptorchidism and anorchidism, and the evaluation of male gonadal function in all ages.
Also Known As: AMH
C. trachomatis infections are the leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. C. trachomatis is known to cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis and proctitis. It is also the most frequent cause of non-gonococcal urethritis in men. Among women, the consequences of Chlamydial infections are severe if left untreated.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the most common contracted STDs. This is a urine test that looks for either Chlamydia and Gonorrhea through nucleic acid amplification.
DHEA-S is the sulfated form of DHEA and is the major androgen produced by the adrenal glands. This test is used in the differential diagnosis of hirsute or virilized female patients and for the diagnosis of isolated premature adrenarche and adrenal tumors.
Also Known As: DHEA-S, DHEA-SO4
Measuring the circulating levels of estradiol is important for assessing the ovarian function and monitoring follicular development for assisted reproduction protocols. Estradiol plays an essential role throughout the human menstrual cycle. Elevated estradiol levels in males may be due to increased aromatization of androgens, resulting in gynecomastia.
Also Known As: E2
This more sensitive blood test is primarily for people who are expected to have low levels of estradiol such as men, postmenopausal women and prepubescent children.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae may infect the anal/rectal canal of sexually active individuals. Detection of this organism is important for determining the risk for disease progression or transmission.
Also Known As: Urine, pain free
IgG is useful in determining whether there is active mumps disease or if there was previous exposure to the virus and if the host is now immune.
Also Known As: Mumps Titer
A quantitative hCG measures the actual amount of hCG and this helps to confirm pregnancy, give an estimation of how far along someone is in the first few weeks of pregnancy, as well as helpful in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy that is miscarried.
Also Known As: hCG
This test (1) establishes the presence of a functioning corpus lutem or luteal cell function, (2) confirms basal body temperature measurements of the occurrence of ovulation (3) affords an indication of the day of ovulation, (4) assesses placental function during pregnancy.
