FSH
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Alternate Names
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
SoftLab Order Code
FSH
Epic Order Name
FSH
Epic Order ID
LAB86
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)

Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days - sample is stable 8 hours at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolyzed, Lipemic, or Icteric samples. If the cells are not separated from the serum/plasma within 2 hours.
CPT Codes
83001