Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum

Additional Information:

EPIC Test Name: FSH

CPT Code(s):

83001

Collection Procedure:

Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.

Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Type: Serum (preferred) or Plasma
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin (Green top)
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):

  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 2 months

Methodology:

Solid-phase, two-site chemiluminescent immunometric assay

Reported:

1-3 Business Days

Reference Values:

    Adult Males (≥ 18 years): 0.7-11.1 mIU/mL
    Adult Females (=18 years):

  • Untreated Postmenopausal 21.7 to 153 mIU/mL
  • Treated Postmenopausal 9.7 to 111 mIU/mL
  • Oral Contraceptives ND to 4.9 mIU/mL

    • Ovulatory Cycles:

  • Follicular Phase: 2.8 to 11.3 mIU/mL
  • Follicular Phase, Days 2 to 3: 3.0 to 14.4 mIU/mL
  • Midcycle: 5.8 to 21 mIU/mL
  • Luteal Phase: 1.2 to 9.0 mIU/mL

Performed:

Monday - Friday