Test Code FSH/FSHa Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)/SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate OK>
Reference Values
Males: 1.27-19.26 mIU/mL
Females (normal menstruation):
Follicular phase: 3.8-8.8 mIU/mL
Midcycle peak: 4.5-22.5 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 1.8-5.1 mIU/mL
Females (postmenopausal): 16.7-113.6 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83001
Test Order Code
LAB86