Test Information:
FSH promotes follicular development in the ovary and gametogenesis in the testis. FSH in mature females acts to stimulate development of the ovarian follicles. Circulating FSH levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle in response to estradiol and progesterone.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE ONLY
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 14 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 5 days - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 6 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours