Fertility / pregnancy

All compounds are analyzed using the Abbott Architect immunoanalyzer. (Product package inserts/instructions and sample handling information are available on request.)

Only human samples can be analyzed on the Abbott Architect. 

  • DHEA-S: Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate—most abundant adrenal androgen. Serum; heparin, citrate or EDTA plasma
  • Estradiol: Natural estrogen in humans. Serum; heparin, or potassium EDTA plasma
  • FSH: Follicle stimulating hormone. Serum; heparin, or EDTA plasma
  • hCG (Total Beta-hCG): Human chorionic gonadotropin sialoglycoprotein. Serum; sodium heparin or potassium EDTA plasma
  • LH: Luteinizing hormone. Serum; sodium heparin or potassium EDTA plasma
  • Progesterone: Serum; heparin or potassium EDTA plasma
  • Prolactin: Serum; heparin, or EDTA plasma
  • SHBG: Sex hormone binding globulin. Serum or heparin plasma.EDTA, fluoride or citrate plasma cannot be used.
  • Testosterone: Serum; heparin, or EDTA plasma
  • Testosterone 2nd generation: Serum; heparin, or EDTA plasma