Follicle Stimulating Hormone
| Alternate Names | FSH, Follicle-stimulating Hormone |
| Ordering Recommendation | Useful in the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary gland and gonadal disorders. May be used to distinguish primary gonadal failure from secondary gonadal failure. |
| Specimen | Lithium Heparin Plasma |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube
|
| Methodology | Chemiluminescence |
| Reference Range | Male: <13 years: Not Established 13-70 years: 1.4-18.1 mIU/mL >70 years: Not Established Female: |
| Stability | 7 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | None |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 1-3 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC | 15067-2 |
| CPT Code | 83001 |
