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Test Code FSHA Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Adult (18 or Older), Plasma or Serum

Important Note

This test should only be ordered on patients ≥18 years of age.

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube

Reference Values

Normally Menstruating Females

Mid-Follicular phase:   3.85-8.78 mIU/mL
Midcycle peak:            5.54-22.51 mIU/mL
Mid-Luteal phase:       1.79-5.12 mIU/mL


Postmenopausal Females:        16.74-113.59 mIU/mL

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83001