FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE

Test Code

FSH (OE & LAB)

CPT Codes
83001

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells WITHIN 2 hours.

Transport Container

GOLD tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
15-30°C up to 48 hours
Frozen samples are stable 3 months

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing not available

Report Available

Same day received

Reference Range

Sex	Age	Reference Range
Male	1y - 9y	<= 5.0 mIU/ml
	10y - 11r	<= 6.0 mIU/ml
	12y -17y	<= 10.0 mIU/ml

FEMALE	1y - 2y	<= 8.0 mIU/ml
	3y - 8y	<= 5.0 mIU/ml
	9y 11y	<= 10.0 mIU/ml
	12y - 18y	<= 15.0 mIU/ml

Clinical Significance

Human LH and FSH levels are commonly determined in investigations of menstrual, fertility, and pubertal developmental disorders such as premature ovarian failure, menopause, ovulatory disorders and pituitary failure. The ratio of LH/FSH has been used to assist in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary disease.

Low levels of LH and FSH may indicate pituitary failure while elevated LH and FSH levels along with decreased levels of gonadal steroids may indicate gonadal failure (menopause, ovariectomy, premature ovarian syndrome, Turner's Syndrome). Low gonadotropin levels are usually observed in females taking oral steroid-based contraceptives. In the male, elevated FSH and LH with low levels of gonadal steroids may indicate testicular failure or anorchia. In Klinefelter's syndrome FSH may be elevated due to Sertoli cell failure.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.