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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