Test Code FSH Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (2 ml of lithium heparin plasma) OR 1 serum gel tube (2 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Males: 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL
Females
Follicular: 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL
Ovulating: 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL
Luteal: 1.7-7.7 mIU/mL
Post menopausal: 25.6-134.8 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday