FSH and LH, Timed (4 Samples), Pediatric

Test Code

91605

CPT Codes
83001 (x4), 83002 (x4)<br>Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum (x8)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (x8)

Instructions

Collect blood specimens in regular serum or SST (plastic) and separate the serum immediately. Do not use hemolyzed or icteric samples. Sample may be drawn in an SST red-top glass tube, but not submitted in this tube.

Transport Container

Plastic transport vials (x8)

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

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

Gross Hemolysis • Grossly icteric • Plasma samples

Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) • Immunoassay

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun-Thurs; Report available: 2-3 days

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.