Follicle Stimulating Horomone (FSH)
Testing Information
Sample Type
Serum
Test Codes
651710
CPT Code
83001
Testing Area
Core Lab - Chemistry
Test Methodology
Abbott Alinity - Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
Female:Follicular: 3.0-8.1 mIU/LMid Cycle: 2.6-16.7 mIU/LLuteal: 1.4-5.5 mIU/LMale:1.0-12.0 mIU/L
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one gold top SST tube (minimum whole blood: 4 mL). Let specimen clot for 30-60 minutes and then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Refrigerate after centrifugation.
Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient, improperly labeled
Specimen Validity and Retention
Centrifuged SST Tubes:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 HoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 DaysFrozen (-20°C or greater): UnacceptableSerum Aliquots:Room Temperature (20-25°C): UnacceptableRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 daysFrozen (-20°C or greater): 1 yearSpecimens retained for 7 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport centrifuged tube refrigerated (2-8°C)
Clinical Utility
Follicle Stimulating Hormone assays are utilized to detect hypogonadism, pituitary, or hypothalamic disease states.
