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HelpOrder Code FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone Level
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2207
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube
SST
Specimen Type
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
48 hours at 2-8°C
8 hours at room temp (20-23°C)
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Clinical Significance
This test is useful in the differential diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal insufficiency and in children with precocious puberty.
Reference Range
Male: 1.500 - 12.400 mIU/mL
Female
Follicular: 3.500 - 12.500 mIU/mL
Ovulatory: 4.700 - 21.500 mIU/mL
Luteal: 1.700 - 7.700 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 25.800 - 134.800 mIU/mL
Prepubertal: 0.2 - 3.800 mIU/mL