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HelpTest Code FSH Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB86 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: green top lithium heparin tube, SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube or EDTA purple top tube
Collection Information:
Collect 0.5 mL of Lithium heparinized plasma or serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Useful For
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) determinations are useful for the prediction of ovulation, in the evaluation of infertility, and the diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal disorders. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH) from the hypothalamus controls the secretion of the gonadotropins FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary. FSH appears to control gametogenesis in both males and females. Notes: 1)FSH and LH are increased in: a. Primary gonadal failure b.Complete testicular feminization syndrome c.Precocious puberty 2)FSH and LH are decreased in: a. Failure of pituitary b. Failure of the hypothalamus
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2 hours
Reference Ranges
Female: No reference range
Male: 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL
CPT Code Information
83001