Orderable Name FSH FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
0.7 mL
Container Type/Storage
Plain Red
Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Special Handling
Heparinized Plasma may be used, but should be noted.
Routine Turnaround Time
Mon-Fri: Samples must be received by 3 pm for same day
results.
For weekends and holidays, sample must be received by 1 pm for same
day results.
Reference Range
Adult Females
Follicular : 2.8 - 11.3 mIUnit/mL
Mid-Cycle : 5.8 - 21.0 mIUnit/mL
Luteal : 1.9 - 9.0 mIUnit/mL
Postmenopausal : 21.7 - 153.0 mIunit/mL
Postmenopausal (ERT) : 9.7 - 111.0 mIUnit/mL
Adult Males : 0.7 - 11.1 mIUnit/mL
CPT
83001