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FSHs
MessageSEND 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
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
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
