Fertility Lab Work Request Sheet

Bring this to your doctor — know what to test and what results mean

Female Fertility Panel

Test	When to Test	Optimal Range	Why It Matters
AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)	Any day	1.0-3.5 ng/mL	Ovarian reserve indicator
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)	Day 3 of cycle	3-9 mIU/mL	High = diminished reserve

Male Fertility Panel

Test	When to Test	Optimal Range	Why It Matters
Semen analysis	2-5 days abstinence	See WHO criteria below	Foundation of male workup
Total testosterone	Morning (before 10am)	500-900 ng/dL	Optimal, not just 'normal'

WHO Semen Analysis Criteria (2021)

Volume

≥1.5 mL

Concentration

≥16 million/mL

Getting Started

How to use this: Print this sheet and bring it to your doctor. Ask them to order these tests. If your insurance won't cover all of them, prioritize AMH, TSH, ferritin, and vitamin D for women; semen analysis, testosterone, and vitamin D for men.

Reading Your Results

When you get results, compare to the 'Optimal Range' column — not just the lab's reference range. Lab ranges show what's statistically common, not what's ideal for fertility.

If your doctor says results are 'normal,' ask for the actual numbers. Lab reference ranges are based on population averages — 'normal' is not the same as 'optimal' for fertility.