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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
MessageDay(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Code
FSH
CPT Codes
83001
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma
Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down.
Transport Container
PST Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reference Range
Males:
19-65 years: 1.55-9.74 mIU/mL (IU/L)
Females:
Follicular phase: 1.98-11.6 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 1.38-9.58 mIU/mL
Midcycle peak: 5.14-23.4 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 21.5-131 mIU/mL
19-65 years: 1.55-9.74 mIU/mL (IU/L)
Females:
Follicular phase: 1.98-11.6 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 1.38-9.58 mIU/mL
Midcycle peak: 5.14-23.4 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 21.5-131 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
This test is useful for the quantitative determination of FSH indicative of gonadal failure, Klinefelter's syndrome, and menopause.
Last Updated: September 3, 2010
