Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Test Code

LAB86

Alias/See Also

FSH

CPT Codes
83001

Preferred Specimen

Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube

Instructions

Collect in SST. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Refrigerate within 8 hours.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis; failure to follow proper collection or storage procedures

Methodology
Immunometric Immunoassay:The amount of HRP conjugate bound is directly proportional to the concentration of FSH present.

Setup Schedule

Daily/STAT

Report Available

Daily

Reference Range

Adult Males: Age 19-65        1.55-9.74 MIU/mL
Adult Females:
Follicular            1.98-11.6 MIU/mL
Mid-Cycle            5.14-23.4 MIU/mL
Luteal                1.38-9.58 MIU/mL
Postmenopausal   21.5-131 MIU/mL

Clinical Significance

FSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone secreted by the hypothalamus. FSH and LH play a critical role in maintaining the normal function of the male and female reproductive systems. Abnormal FSH levels with corresponding increased or decreased levels of LH, estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone are associated with a number of pathological conditions. Increased FSH levels are associated with menopause, primary ovarian hypofunction in females, and primary hypogonadism in males. Decreased FSH levels are associated with primary ovarian hyperfunction in females and primary hypergonadism in males. Normal or decreased FSH levels are associated with polycystic ovary disease in females.

Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH CHEMISTRY

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