FSH

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

FSH

Referral code

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Test information

Used alone to assess menopausal status

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Male: 1.3 – 19.3 IU/mL

Female:
mid-follicular: 3.9 – 8.8 IU/mL
mid-cycle peak: 4.5 – 22.5 IU/mL
mid-luteal: 1.8 – 5.1 IU/mL
post-menopausal: 16.7 – 114 IU/mL

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Paediatrics: 0.5ml lithium/heparin (orange top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Paediatrics: 0.3 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry