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FOLLICLE S HORMONE BLOOD (FSH)
Department: Esoteric ChemistryTest Synonym(s): Follicle Stimulating Hormone, FSH
CPT Codes: 83001
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range: Male: 1.0 - 42.5 mIU/mL, Female: Follicular: 2.7 - 15.4 mIU/mL, Peak: 3.9 - 22.0 mIU/mL, Luteal: 1.0 - 14.4 mIU/mL, Postmenopausal: 25 - 160 mIU/mL
Tube Type: Red top SST (Clot activator with gel) or red top (no gel)
Specimen: Serum
Alternate Specimen: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin) or Light green top PST (Lithium Heparin with gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 1 red microtainer
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week
Reasons for Rejection: QNS
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
TAT: 1 day
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