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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum or Plasma
Test CodeFSH - NCMC
CPT Codes
83001
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin) or 1 ml serum from Red Top
Specimen Stability
Temperature | Time |
Refrigerated | 5 days |
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Age | Male | Female |
0-1 year | 0.1-3.2 mIU/mL | 1.6-19.0 mIU/mL |
1-9 years | 0.2-2.1 mIU/mL | 0.7-5.8 mIU/mL |
9-12 years | 0.4-4.2 mIU/mL | 0.5-7.6 mIU/mL |
12-19 years | 0.9-71 mIU/mL | 0.9-9.1 mIU/mL |
19-150 years | 1.7-21.5 mIU/mL | 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL |
Clinical Significance
FSH, together with LH (lutenizing hormone), belongs to the gonadotropin family. FSH and LH regulate and stimulate the growth and
function of the gonads synergistically.
function of the gonads synergistically.
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory