FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (Esoterix)
Synonyms: | Pituitary Gonadotropin; FSH |
Computer Code: | (RFSHE) |
Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold top tube, lavender top acceptable). Send immediately to Special Chemistry |
Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 1 hour of collection. Min 0.2 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze within 1 hour of collection. Min. 0.2 mL plasma. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | |
Routine TAT: | 7 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 83001 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |