FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE

Synonyms: FSH
Computer Code: (FSH)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: If red or gold top, allow to clot. All tube types should be centrifuged for 20 minutes, remove serum/plasma and freeze immediately. Min 0.5 mL serum/plasma.
Reference Values: FEMALE: Follicular: 3.8-8.8 MIU/mL Midcycle: 4.4-22.5 MIU/mL Luteal: 1.8-5.1 MIU/mL Post-Menopausal: 16.7-113.6 MIU/mL MALE: 20-60 years: 1.3-19.3 MIU/mL
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 83001
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII