Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

0.8mL

Specimen Stability

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

83002

Turnaround Time

72 Hours

Reference Range

Male: 4.0 - 8.6
Female: 4.3 - 58.5 mIU/mL
Follicular Phase, 5.9 - 12.6 mIU/mL
Ovulation Phase,  30.8 - 95.6 mIU/mL
Luteal Phase, 4.3 - 11.4 mIU/mL
Postmenopause, 29.1 - 58.5 mIU/mL

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis; improper labeling; patient information mismatch