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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone Evaluation

Test Code
2020


CPT Codes
83001, 83002

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Note: For prepubertal children test code 36086 LH, Pediatrics assay is recommended.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology

Immunoassay (IA) • Calculation



Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
1 to 2 Day(s)


Clinical Significance
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO) manifests by defects in ovarian function (folliculogenesis, sex steroid hormone production), in hypothalamic-pituitary function and by abnormal androgen metabolism.




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.