Test Code FSH FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate
Routine Turnaround Time
Monday-Friday samples must be received by 3 PM for same day results
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
Female:
Follicular Phase: 2.8-11.3 mlUnit/mL
Midcycle Peak: 5.8-21.0 mlUnit/mL
Luteal Phase: 1.2-9.0 mlUnit/mL
Postmenopausal: 21.7-153.0 mlUnit/mL
Postmenopausal (ERT): 9.7-111.0 mIUnit/mL
Male: 0.7-13.1 mlUnit/mL
CPT Code
83001