FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (Esoterix)
| Synonyms: | Pituitary Gonadotropin; FSH |
| Computer Code: | (RFSHE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold top tube, lavender top acceptable). Send immediately to Special Chemistry |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 1 hour of collection. Min 0.2 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze within 1 hour of collection. Min. 0.2 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83001 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |