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Test Code LAB86 FSH

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 83001

Methodology

If luteinizing hormone (LH) is also requested, order Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Plasma or Serum (LHFSH) to order both FSH and LH tests.

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males: 1.27-19.26 mIU/mL

Non pregnant females

Follicular phase: 3.85-8.78 mIU/mL

Midcycle peak: 4.54-22.51 mIU/mL

Midluteal phase: 1.79-5.12 mIU/mL

Postmenopausal: 16.7-113.59 mIU/mL