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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