FSHs

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
FSH


Alias/See Also
FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE


CPT Codes
83001

Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 12 months


Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1-7 DAYS


Reference Range
Gender/Phase                             Reference Range           
Male                                             1 - 19 mIUnits/mL
Female/Mid-Follicular phase            3 - 9 mIUnits/mL
Female/Mid-cycle peak                    4 - 23 mIUnits/mL
Female/Mid-Luteal phase                 2 - 5 mIUnits/mL
Female/Postmenopausal                16 - 114 mIUnits/mL


Clinical Significance
This test is useful in the differential diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal insufficiency and in children with precocious puberty.


Performing Laboratory
WEST ROXBURY MA VA Test performed at the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, 857-203-5973

Additional Information
FSH


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.