Test Code FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
Specimen Collection Requirements
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
Dept: | Chemistry |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
Collection Container: |
SST |
Specimen: | Serum |
Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL |
Also Acceptable: | Red Top Tube |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
Reported: | Same Day |
Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
CPT: | 83001 |
LOINC: | 15067-2 |
Stability: | Room Temperature: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days |
Reference Range: |
FEMALE: Follicular Phase: 2.5 - 10.2 mIU/mL Mid-Cycle Phase: 3.4 - 33.4 mIU/mL Luteal Phase: 1.5 - 9.1 mIU/mL Postmenopausal: 23.0 - 116.3 mIU/mL MALE: 13-70 yrs. 1.4 - 18.1 mIU/mL |