| Ordering Code | 271 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | FSH |
| Alias | Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ** Note: STAT for approved fertility physicians only ** |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection Instructions | STAT for approved fertility physicians only |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 6 Months Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Heat treated samples |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2021.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSH | ALL | 1.5-12.4 | mIU/mL | ... Note1 |
Note1:
Males: = 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL
Females:
Follicular: = 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL
Mid Cycle: = 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL
Luteal: = 1.7-7.7 mIU/mL
Postmenopause: = 25.8-134.8 mIU/mL.