Sign in →

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