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FSH

Alternative Names:

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FSH

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66695

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66696, 66697 and 66698

Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals:
Female
    Follicular:        3.4—21.6 U/L
    MidCycle:        5.0—20.8 U/L
    Luteal:             1.1—14.0 U/L
Post-Menopausal:  20— >100 U/L

Male:                  1.4—13.6 U/L