The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

A pituitary hormone. Used in the investigation of infertility and the menopause.

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0054
Additional Information PLEASE NOTE: TEST CAN ONLY BE ADDED TO A SAMPLE WITHIN 8 HOURS OF COLLECTION
Turn Around A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 72 Hours
Out-Patient: 72 Hours
GP: 72 Hours
Send to Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con Minimum volume - 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page:
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/
Units iu/L
Telepath FSH1L
ICE Codes LFSH