FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH), SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	FSH
EPIC	LAB86

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assessing the function of the male and female reproductive systems including the prediction of ovulation and evaluation of infertility; the diagnosis of pituitary disorders and diagnosis of suspected hypogonadism

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reference Values

Males: 1.5 - 12.4 mlU/mL

Females:

Follicular phase: 3.5 - 12.5 mIU/mL

Midcycle: 4.7 - 21.5 mlU/mL

Luteal phase: 1.7 - 7.7 mlU/mL

Postmenopausal: 25.8 - 134.8 mIU/mL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

2. Patient’s age and sex are required on requisition form for processing.

3. Sample should not be collected on patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
83001	Gonadotropin, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Quantitative

Keywords

ADENOMA, PITUITARY

FSH (FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE)

PITUITARY ADENOMA

PITUITARY BATTERY

PITUITARY GONADOTROPINS

Performing Laboratory Location