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Biomarkers · Chemical

FSH

This test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in a sample of your blood. A hormone is a chemical messenger in your bloodstream that controls the actions of certain cells or organs.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels Test, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Also listed as
follicle stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH (Follicle Stim.Hormone)
Primary unit
mIU/mL
LOINC codes
30199-4, 32317-0, 15067-2
Tests that measure FSH
Labcorp 19, Quest Diagnostics 7

Ranges

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FSH, mIU/mL

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Lab reference ranges

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures FSH. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 19 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) 004309

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) This assay is performed on the Roche cobas instrument in multiple laboratories throughout Labcorp.
    Collection
    If a red-top tube or plasma is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
    Reference notes
    See table. Children (Male and Female) (mIU/mL) <24 h | <0.2−0.8 1 d | <0.2−0.8 2 d | <0.2−0.8 3 d | <0.2−2.4 4 d | <0.2−2.3 5 d | <0.2−3.4 6 d | <0.2−4.5 7 d | <0.2−21.4 8 to 30 d | <0.2−22.2 Age Children (Male) Children (Female) 1 to 12 m | Not established | Not established 1 to 4 y | 0.2−2.8 | 0.2−11.1 5 to 9 y | 0.4−3.8 | 0.3−11.1 10 to 12 y | 0.4−4.6 | 2.1−11.1 13 to 16 y | 1.5−12.9 | 1.6−17.0 Adult Male (mIU/mL): 1.5−12.4 Adult Female (mIU/mL) follicular | 3.5−12.5 ovulatory | 4.7−21.5 luteal | 1.7−7.7 postmenopausal | 25.8−134.8
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) 028480

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) This assay is performed on the Roche cobas instrument in multiple laboratories throughout Labcorp.
    Collection
    If a red-top tube or plasma is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Eight Specimens 208819

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Five Specimens 038943

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Four Specimens 211292

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Pediatric (Endocrine Sciences) 502280

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 5 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Two-site electrochemiluminescence
    Collection
    Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Seven Specimens 208801

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Six Specimens 211284

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 2 days

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Three Specimens 038935

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 2 days

    Labcorp catalog page

  • Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH), Two Specimens 208785

    Specimen not stated · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 1 - 2 days

    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Amenorrhea Profile 031138

    2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
    Collection
    If a red-top tube or plasma is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • ReproSURE™ (Ovarian Reserve Profile) 504295

    3 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 7 - 14 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Anti-Müllerian Hormone: Electrochemiluminescence; FSH: Electrochemiluminescence; Estradiol: LC-MS/MS
    Collection
    Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes with serum separation within 2 hours of collection.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Testicular Function Profile I 035741

    3 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Within 1 day

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
    Collection
    If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Amenorrhea Profile (Endocrine Sciences) 501064

    4 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 7 - 15 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual assays.
    Collection
    Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested .
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Menopausal Transition Profile I−Postmenopausal (Endocrine Sciences) 501218

    4 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 6 - 10 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual assays.
    Collection
    Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested .
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 7 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Alpha Subunit 8658

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Thurs (p.m.); Report available: 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
    Reference notes
    Males | 0.1-0.5 ng/mL Premenopausal Females | 0.1-0.6 ng/mL Postmenopausal Females | 0.1-1.5 ng/mL Pregnancy (1st and 2nd Trimesters) | 35.0-186.0 ng/mL Hypothyroidism | 0.2-3.2 ng/mL This test measures the free alpha subunit that is common to LH, FSH, TSH and hCG. These hormones are comprised of identical alpha subunits and unique beta subunits that confer biological specificity.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) 470

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA)
    Collection
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: For pre-pubertal children, test code 36087-FSH, Pediatrics assay is recommended
    Reference notes
    Male | 1.4-12.8 | mIU/mL Female Follicular Phase | 2.5-10.2 | mIU/mL Mid-Cycle Peak | 3.1-17.7 | mIU/mL Luteal Phase | 1.5-9.1 | mIU/mL Postmenopausal | 23.0-116.3 | mIU/mL Children (<18 years old): FSH reference ranges established on post-pubertal patient population. Reference range not established for pre-pubertal patients using this assay. For pre-pubertal patients, the Quest Diagnostics FSH, Pediatrics assay is recommended (test code 36087).
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Pediatrics 36087

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Fri (p.m.); Report available: 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
    Reference notes
    Age | Male (mIU/mL) | Female (mIU/mL) 0-4 years | Not established | Not established 5-9 years | 0.21-4.33 | 0.72-5.33 10-13 years | 0.53-4.92 | 0.87-9.16 14-17 years | 0.85-8.74 | 0.64-10.98
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • FSH and LH 7137

    Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunoassay (IA)
    Collection
    Note: For pre-pubertal children, test code 36176-FSH and LH, Pediatrics assay is recommended
    Reference notes
    FSH Male | 1.4-12.8 | mIU/mL Female Follicular Phase | 2.5-10.2 | mIU/mL Mid-Cycle Peak | 3.1-17.7 | mIU/mL Luteal Phase | 1.5- 9.1 | mIU/mL Postmenopausal | 23.0-116.3 | mIU/mL Children (<18 years old): FSH reference ranges established on post-pubertal patient population. Reference range not established for pre-pubertal patients using this assay. For pre-pubertal patients, the Quest Diagnostics FSH, Pediatrics assay is recommended (test code 36087). LH Male 18-59 Years | 1.5-9.3 | mIU/mL ≥60 Years | 1.6-15.2 | mIU/mL Female Follicular Phase | 1.9-12.5 | mIU/mL Mid-Cycle Peak | 8.7-76.3 | mIU/mL Luteal Phase | 0.5-16.9 | mIU/mL Postmenopausal | 10.0-54.7 | mIU/mL Children (<18 years old): LH reference ranges established on post-pubertal patient population. Reference range not established for pre-pubertal patients using this assay. For pre-pubertal patients, the Quest Diagnostics LH, Pediatrics assay is recommended (test code 36086).
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • FSH and LH, Pediatrics 36176

    2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) • Immunoassay (IA)
    Collection
    Collect blood specimens in red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (plastic) and separate the serum immediately. Sample may be drawn in a serum separator red-top glass tube, but not submitted in this tube. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Ovarian Assessment Report (OBGYN Format) 14115

    5 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Chemiluminescent Enzyme Immunoassay • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
    Collection
    Collect blood specimens in serum separator tube (SST) and allow to clot. Spin, separate, and transfer to transport tube. Specimen may be submitted to lab, ambient, refrigerated, or frozen.
    Reference notes
    AMH Low | 0.0-<0.3 ng/mL Reduced | 0.3-<0.7 ng/mL Adequate | 0.7-3.5 ng/mL High | >3.5 ng/mL FSH Follicular Phase | 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL Ovulation Phase | 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL Post Menopausal | 25.8-134.8 mIU/mL Estradiol Follicular Phase | 20.5-62.8 pg/mL Ovulation Phase | 60.4-602.0 pg/mL Post Menopausal | <5.0-138.0 pg/mL LH Follicular Phase | 2.4-12.6 mIU/mL Ovulation Phase | 14.0-95.6 mIU/mL Post Menopausal | 7.7-58.5 mIU/mL Inhibin B Reduced | <64.0 pg/mL Adequate | 64.0-200.0 pg/mL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Ovarian Assessment Report (REI Format) 14116

    5 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Chemiluminescent Enzyme Immunoassay • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
    Collection
    Collect blood specimens in serum separator tube (SST) and allow to clot. Spin, separate, and transfer to transport tube. Specimen may be submitted to lab, ambient, refrigerated, or frozen.
    Reference notes
    AMH Low | 0.0-<0.3 ng/mL Reduced | 0.3-<0.7 ng/mL Adequate | 0.7-3.5 ng/mL High | >3.5 ng/mL FSH Follicular Phase | 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL Ovulation Phase | 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL Post Menopausal | 25.8-134.8 mIU/mL Estradiol Follicular Phase | 20.5-62.8 pg/mL Ovulation Phase | 60.4-602.0 pg/mL Post Menopausal | <5.0-138.0 pg/mL LH Follicular Phase | 2.4-12.6 mIU/mL Ovulation Phase | 14.0-95.6 mIU/mL Post Menopausal | 7.7-58.5 mIU/mL Inhibin B Reduced | <64.0 pg/mL Adequate | 64.0-200.0 pg/mL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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