Test Directory
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
0.2 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Orange Cap
|
Volume Range
0.2 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Containers - Child
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
1.4 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Reference ranges
Adult Female (follicular): 3.5 - 12.5 U/L
Adult Male: 1.5 - 12.4 U/L
Female:
Prepubertal: <4 U/L
Pubertal stage 2: <5 U/L
Pubertal stages 3-5: 3.5 - 12.5 U/L (follicular)
Male:
Prepubertal: <4.0 U/L
Pubertal stage 2-3 : <6.0 U/L
Pubertal stages 4 - 5: 0.9 – 7.1 U/L
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Special instructions for collection
In menstruating patients, collect sample during days 1 - 5 of cycle.
Availability
Normal working hours only.
Anticipated turnaround
4 days
General additional information
Post-menopausal' is defined as at least 1 yr amenorrhoea in women > 50 yrs.
For further information on the potential for biotin interference please click here.