Also known as: FSH

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Serum (Serum)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay - Direct / Sandwich

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Males

<1m: None
1m-<1 yr: <2.4 IU/L
1-9 yrs: <1.6 IU/L
>9yrs 1.0-12.0 IU/L

Females

<1m: None
1m-<1 yr: <10.4 IU/L
1-9 yrs: <5.5 IU/L
>9 yrs: None

Interpretative guidance for FSH in adult females:
Follicular phase: 3.0-8.1 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