FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) *

SIM

LAB86

CPT

83001

Synonyms

Follicle Stimulating Hormone; Pituitary Gonadotropin 

Specimen Type

Serum 

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

Volume

Volume:  1 ml. 
Min. volume: 0.7 (This does not allow for repeat testing) 

Additional Information

FSH together with LH belongs to the gonadotropin family.  
FSH and LH regulate and stimulate the growth and function of the gonads(ovaries and testes) synergistically.

This test may exhibit interference if person is taking high doses of biotin.

Patient Preparation

Specimen Processing Instructions

If a red-top tube or plasma is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Transport Requirements

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature : 14 days 

Rejection Criteria

Plasma, hemolysis

Reference Range

Reference range accompanies report

Critical Value

Test Includes

FSH 

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) 

Testing Frequency

LCA

004309 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe

Reviewed Date

2/24/23

Supplemental

* Denotes Reference Lab Test