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HelpTest Code FSH Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare-Newark Campus
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Preferred: 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube
Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen
Reference Values
Females
Follicular Phase….. 3.0 - 8.1 mIU/mL
Mid Cycle................ 2.5 - 16.7 mIU/mL
Luteal Phase............. 1.4 - 5.4 mIU/mL
Post-Menopausal Females…... 26.7 - 133.4 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Routine Turnaround Time: 8 hours
STAT Turnaround Time: 1 hour