Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

XU0040

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot activator is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
3 - 4 hrs
Reference Value(s)
Pre-menopausal females: 1.4 -16.7 IU/L
Post-menopausal females: 26.7 - 133.4 IU/L
Males: 1.0 –12.0 IU/L
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 15 Nov 2021 02:30 PM

    Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time and Reference Value(s).

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025