Test Code LAB0202556 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminometric Microparticle Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin /PST)
Acceptable: Serum(Red top/Gold/SST) Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Volume:0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.25 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Males: 1.4-13.6 mIU/L
Females
Follicular: 3.4-21.6 mIU/L
Midcycle: 5.0-20.8 mIU/L
Luteal: 1.1-14.0 mIU/L
Postmenopausal: 2.6-150.5 mIU/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83001