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HelpTest Code FSH Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
| Gender | Age / Cycle /Status | Reference Values |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 13-70 years | 1.4-18.1 mIU/L |
| >70 years | 2.8-55.5 mIU/L | |
| Females | Follicular phase | 2.5-10.2 mIU/mL |
| Midcycle peak | 3.4-33.4 mIU/mL | |
| Luteal phase | 1.5-9.1 mIU/mL | |
| Pregnant | 0.0-0.2 mIU/mL | |
| Postmenopausal | 23.0-116.3 mIU/mL |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83001
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred |  |
Mint Green Lithium Heparin |
| Alternate |
 
|
Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |