FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Timed (5 Samples), Pediatrics

Test Code

14570

CPT Code(s)

83001 (x5)

Test Code

14570

CPT Code(s)

83001 (x5)

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Clinical Significance

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Timed (5 Samples), Pediatrics - The FSH Pediatrics by ECL assay quantitatively measures FSH in human serum. In the female, FSH stimulates follicular growth, prepares ovarian follicles for action by LH and enhances the LH induced release of estrogen. FSH levels are elevated after menopause, castration and in premature ovarian failure. In the male, FSH stimulates seminiferous tubule and testicular growth and is involved in the early stages of spermatogenesis. Oligospermic males usually have elevated FSH levels. Tumors of the testes generally depress serum FSH levels and increase levels of LH. High levels of FSH in men maybe found ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)

Reference Range(s)

Age	Male (mIU/mL)	Female (mIU/mL)
5-9 years	0.21-4.33	0.72-5.33
10-13 years	0.53-4.92	0.87-9.16
14-17 years	0.85-8.74	0.64-10.98

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)

Reference Range(s)

Age	Male (mIU/mL)	Female (mIU/mL)
5-9 years	0.21-4.33	0.72-5.33
10-13 years	0.53-4.92	0.87-9.16
14-17 years	0.85-8.74	0.64-10.98

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum per specimen

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL per specimen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum per specimen

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL per specimen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

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Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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