FSH and LH, Pediatrics

Test Code

36176

CPT Codes
83001, 83002

Preferred Specimen

1 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Instructions

Collect blood specimens in red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (plastic) and separate the serum immediately. Sample may be drawn in a serum separator red-top glass tube, but not submitted in this tube. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days

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

Hemolysis • Icteric • Glass tubes

Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) • Immunoassay (IA)

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Night Sets up 2 days a week.

Clinical Significance

FSH/LH Pediatric tests are highly sensitive assays and these tests are used to assess gonadal dysfunction in children.

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.