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Test Name: Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Test Code: FSH
Cerner Synonyms: FSH Level
Male Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <28 d | Not Established | IU/L |
| 28 d - <6 m | 0.2-4.1 | IU/L |
| 6 m - <3 y | 0.3-2.2 | IU/L |
| 3 y - <5 y | 0.3-2.3 | IU/L |
| 5 y - <7 y | 0.3-2.0 | IU/L |
| 7 y - <10 y | 0.3-2.6 | IU/L |
| 10 y - <13 y | 0.5-4.9 | IU/L |
| 13 y - <16 y | 1.1-7.4 | IU/L |
| 16 y - <18 y | 0.9-7.8 | IU/L |
| ≥ 18 y | 1.5-12.4 | IU/L |
Female Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <28 d | Not Established | IU/L |
| 28 d - <6 m | 0.2-14.2 | IU/L |
| 6 m - <3 y | 1.4-8.0 | IU/L |
| 3 y - <5 y | 0.6-5.0 | IU/L |
| 5 y - <7 y | 0.5-3.2 | IU/L |
| 7 y - <10 y | 0.4-4.4 | IU/L |
| 10 y - <13 y | 0.7-8.3 | IU/L |
| 13 y - <16 y | 1.0-9.1 | IU/L |
| 16 y - <18 y | 0.4-9.9 | IU/L |
| ≥ 18 y | See Comment(s) | IU/L |
Reference Intervals for pubescent males by Tanner stage:
- I: 0.3-2.9 IU/L
- II: 0.4-4.8 IU/L
- III: 1.0-6.6 IU/L
- IV/V 1.0-8.2 IU/L
Reference Intervals for pubescent females by Tanner stage:
- I: 0.4-6.5 IU/L
- II: 1.0-8.4 IU/L
- III: 1.0-9.5 IU/L
- IV/V: 0.6-9.4 IU/L
Reference Intervals for Adult Females:
- follicular: 3.5-12.5 IU/L
- mid-cycle: 4.7-21.5 IU/L
- luteal: 1.7-7.7 IU/L
- post-menopausal: 25.8-134.8 IU/L
Turn around time: Analyzed within 4 days of receipt.
Collection Container: Gold
Alternate Collection Container(s): Red
Sample Type: Serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection and Shipping Requirements: Refrigerate. Send on ice pack.
Method: Sandwich immunoassay, electrochemiluminescence, Roche Cobas
Add on stability: Seven days
Notes:
Assay interferences are possible in patients taking high dose (>5mg/day) biotin supplementation.
