Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum or Plasma

Test Code

FSH - 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.

Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

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.