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Test Code FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone Level

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 1 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.8 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
  • Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Female Follicular Phase 2.5 – 10.2 mIU/mL
  Mid-cycle Phase 3.4 – 33.4 mIU/mL
  Luteal Phase 1.5 – 9.1 mIU/mL
  Pregnancy <0.3 mIU/mL
 
Postmenopausal
23 – 116.3 mIU/m
Male   1.4 – 18.1 mIU/mL

Reportable Units

mIU/mL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 131 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 20 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 500 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 5 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 14 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time

Stat : 60 minutes

Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay

CPT Codes

83001