- Test Name
- FSH
- Aliases
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Provincial Mnemonic
- FSH
- LOINC Test Code
- 15067-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Elevated concentrations of LH and FSH are indicative of gonadal failure when accompanied by low concentrations of the gonadal steriods. In males, these observations suggest primary testicular failure or anorchia. FSH may also be elevated in Klinefelter's syndrom (seminliferous tubule dysgenesis) or as a consequence of Sertoli cell failure. In females, situations in which FSH is elevated and gonadal seroids are depressed include menopause, premature ovarian failure, and ovariectomy, while the polycystic ovarian syndrome the LH/FSH ratio may be increased. Abnormal FSH concentrations may also indicate dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. In sexually mature adults, FSH defiency, together with low concentrations of LH and sex steroids, may indicate panhypopituitarism.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 04-Sep-19