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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Test Code470
CPT Codes
83001
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Note: For pre-pubertal children, test code 36087-FSH, Pediatrics assay is recommended
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Limitations
Only third generation FSH testing is appropriate to assess gonadal dysfunction in non-adults (<18 years). Combined with luteinizing hormone (LH), FSH is useful in the diagnosis and management of infertility and in monitoring FSH suppressive therapy.
Reference Range
Male | 1.4-12.8 | mIU/mL |
Female | ||
Follicular Phase | 2.5-10.2 | mIU/mL |
Mid-Cycle Peak | 3.1-17.7 | mIU/mL |
Luteal Phase | 1.5-9.1 | mIU/mL |
Postmenopausal | 23.0-116.3 | mIU/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is useful in the differential diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal insufficiency and in children with precocious puberty.