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HelpTest Code FSH Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
| Male (mIU/mL) | |
| 1.0 16.0 | |
| Female (mIU/mL) | |
| Follicular | 3.5-12.5 |
| Ovulatory | 4.7-21.5 |
| Luteal | 1.7-7.7 |
| Post-Menopausal | 25.8-134.8 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83001
Secondary ID
HHA1259
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum or Plasma |
15067-2 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
5 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
14 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |