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Test Code FSHS Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB86

Methodology

Immunochemiluminescent Assay
Used for assessing the function of the male and female reproductive systems, including the prediction of ovulation and evaluation of infertility, the diagnosis of pituitary disorders, and for patients with suspected hypogonadism.

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Serum.   Collect blood in a light orange top tube (SST)  or plain red top tube. Centrifuge and send minimum 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.

Reference Values

Males:  1.4 - 18.1 mIU/mL


Females:

Pregnant:  <0.3 mIU/mL
Follicular:  2.5-10.2 mIU/mL
Midcycle:  3.4-33.4 mIU/mL
Luteal:  1.5-9.1 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal:  23-116.3 mIU/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83001