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FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE

Alternate Names: FSH
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Two-site Sandwich Immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminometric technology
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

    Container / Tube: Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: Test performed at NHRMC only.
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range
Females:

Normally menstruating

Follicular phase:

2.5 - 10.2 IU/L

Midcycle peak:

3.4 - 33.4 IU/L

Luteal phase

1.5 - 9.1 IU/L

Pregnant:

<0.3 IU/L

Postmenopausal:

23.0 - 116.3 IU/L
Males (13 - 70 years): 1.4 - 18.1 IU/L
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
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fsh
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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