Test Details
Mnemonic
FSH
Ordering Code
1000800
CPT-4 Code(s)
83001
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Green lithium heparin, Lavendar EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens
Serum red top
Serum red top
Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes