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Test Code LAB86 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Literature References:

1. Package insert: FSH, Roche Diagnostics

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday                    

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83001

Reference Values

Male:
      Adults: 1.5 - 12.4 IUnits/L
  Female:    
     Follicular 3.5 - 12.5 IUnits/L
     Ovulation 4.7 - 21.5 IUnits/L
     Luteal  1.7 - 7.7 IUnits/L
     Postmenopausal 25.8 - 134.8 IUnits/L

Literature Reference:

 Roche Diagnostics

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

 Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
 Red-top tube

Purple top (K2 & K3 EDTA)

 

Separator gel tube is acceptable but not preferred.
Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days        

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC code
Follicle-Stimulationg Hormone, Plasma 20433-9