Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA); Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH); Leuteinizing Hormone (LH)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB001792
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Icteric; Plasma; Thawed specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum and freeze immediately. Thawed specimen are unacceptable.
CPT Codes
83001, 83002
Revised
08-15-17
Initials
SL