FSH Lvl (FSH)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB86, FSH, FSH Level, Follicle Stimulating Hormone
CPT Codes: 83001
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Range: Males - 1-11 mos: 0.1-2.4 mIU/mL; 1-9 yrs: 0-1.6 mIU/mL; 10-18 yrs: 0.4-5.1 mIU/mL; 19-150 yrs: 1-12.0; Female - 1-11 mos: 0.5-11 mIU/mL; 1-10 yrs: 0.4-5.5 mIU/mL; 11-14 yrs: 0.3-7.8 mIU/mL; 15-150 yrs: see interpretive table Normal Menstruating Females - Follicular Phase: 3.0-8.0 mIU/mL; Mid-Cycle Phase: 2.5-17.0 mIU/mL; Luteal Phase 1.3-5.5 mIU/mL; Postmenopausal Females: 25-135 mIU/mL
Tube Type: Light green top PST (Lithium Heparin with gel)
Specimen: Plasma
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 2 light green top microtainers
Volume: 2 mL plasma
Minimum Volume: 1 light green top (Pediatric = 2 light green top microtainers)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: Room temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 160 days
Reasons for Rejection: QNS
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous

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