Follicle Stimulating Hormone - FSH, Serum
Order Name
FSH
Test Number: 3601200
Revision Date 05/20/2021
Test Number: 3601200
Revision Date 05/20/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone - FSH, Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 15067-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Remove Serum/Plasma from cells/gel if testing delayed >24hrs. Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for evaluation of menstrual irregularities, work-up of patients with suspected hypogonadism, prediction of ovulation, evaluation of infertility and the diagnosis of pituitary disorders. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83001 |
| Internal Comments | 9/19/17 updated SU - JK 6/15/18 changed Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. JK 5/20/19 added lith hep as alternate specimen to match HNAM - JK 11/1/19 per Ryan H removed this from the instructions: - JK Note: This test is NOT Recommended for Children 12 years and under. Use Follicle Stimulating Hormone - FSH, Serum Ultrasensitive [Test Number: 3601200 ] for children 12 years and under. Collection requirements for Ultrasensitive FSH indicate the separation of serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |