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

Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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