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FSH (FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORM)

Test Code
FSH


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: For pre-pubertal children, test code 36087-FSH, Pediatrics assay is recommended


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days


Limitations
Only third generation FSH testing is appropriate to assess gonadal dysfunction in non-adults (<18 years). Combined with luteinizing hormone (LH), FSH is useful in the diagnosis and management of infertility and in monitoring FSH suppressive therapy.


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




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.