Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Tube Type = Mint Green Plasma Separator

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB86
EPIC Order
   FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE LEVEL (FSH)
CPT Code(s)   83001
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Laboratory
Tube Station   Routine: 30; Stat: 888
Specimen Routine:

4 mL blood/green lithium heparin-Gel tube. Gold SST tube or red plain tube also acceptable
  Micro: 500 µL blood
Stability  
Spun: Room temp: 8 hours
Spun, refrigerated:  48 hours
Spun, frozen: <4 weeks
Availability Routine: 24 hours/day
STAT: Yes
Turnaround Time   Routine: 2 hours; Stat: 90 mins
Reference Range Normal: See Table below
Comments
Reference Ranges:  Follicle Stimulating Hormone
  mIU/mL
Male (13-70 years): 1.4-18.1
Female (menstruating)  
Follicular phase: 2.5-10.2
Mid-cycle peak: 3.4-33.4
Luteal phase: 1.5-9.1
Pregnant: <0.3
Post Menopausal: 23.0-116.3
 
Testing is performed using Siemens Atellica FSH Assay.  Different test methods should not be used interchangeably.
Heterophilic antibodies may cause interference.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 31, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514