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