3174 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone ICMA  view ref range  mIU/mL 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Serum 2 (1) mL   Refrigerated - 48 Hour(s), Frozen - 2 Month(s)  


Clinical utility
Excessive Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in hypogonadism indicates gonadal insufficiency. Pituitary function test, useful to distinguish primary gonadal failure from secondary (hypothalamic/pituitary) causes of menstrual disturbances and amenorrhea. Inadequate corpora lutea are related to low FSH levels. Useful in defining menstrual cycle phases in infertility evaluation of women and testicular dysfunction in men.


Reported: Same day

CPT Code: 83001