Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Test information: In females, FSH stimulates follicle development and production of oestradiol and other oestrogens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. FSH acts synergistically with LH to cause ovulation. In males FSH stimulates spermatogenesis. Increased concentrations of the gonadotrophins are seen in ovarian failure in women, whether pathological or after the natural menopause. High concentrations of FSH are seen in azoospermic men and LH is increased if testosterone secretion is decreased.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Female 30 dys to less than 1yr - 0.4 - 10.4 - IU/L 1yr to less than 9yrs - 0.4 - 5.5 - IU/L 9yrs to less than 11yrs - 0.4 - 4.2 - IU/L 11yrs to less than 19yrs - 0.3 - 7.8 - IU/L RR for Male 30 dys to less than 1yr - 0.1 - 2.4 - IU/L 1yr to less than 5yrs - 0 - 0.9 - IU/L 5yrs to less than 10yrs - 0 - 1.6 - IU/L 10yrs to less than 13yrs - 0.4 - 3.9 - IU/L 13yrs to less than 19yrs - 0.8 - 5.1 - IU/L - Follicular Phase 3.0 - 8.0 IU/L - Mid-Cycle Peak 2.6-16.7 IU/L - Luteal Phase 1.4 - 5.5 IU/L - Post-Menopausal 26.7-133.4 IU/L - Male 1.0 to 12.0 IU/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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