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Test Code LAB5169 FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH)

Important Note

Reference ranges for pediactric patients population are not available for this test.

For patients < 19 yrs, alternatively order the Mayo Clinic test: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum 

Additional Codes

Mayo ID: FSH

Specimen Type

Preferred Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Tiger, Red Top-no gel)
Alternative Sample: Potassium EDTA

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 12 months
 

Method

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Reference Ranges

Male: 0.95-11.95 mlU/mL

Female: 

Follicular phase: 3.03-8.08 
Mid-Cycle phase: 2.55-16.69 
Luteal Phase: 1.38-5.47 
Postmenopause: 26.72-133.41 

Critical Values: None

 

Reporting Limit

Reporting Range: 0.11-750.00 mlU/mL

Interference

Hemolysis: 500mg/dL

Icterus: 20 mg/dL

Lipemia: 3000mg/dL

Synonyms

FSH, LAB5169, PITUITARY GONADOTROPINS, FOLLITROPIN

CPT Codes

83001