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Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light Green LiHep Plasma Gel Tube
Alternative: Gold SST Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
|
Male |
1.2-10.6 mIU/mL |
|
Female: |
|
|
Follicular |
1.9-12.8 mIU/mL |
|
Mid-Cycle Peak |
22.8-76.1 mIU/mL |
|
Luteal |
0.6-13.5 mIU/mL |
|
Postmenopausal (PMP) |
15.9-54.0 mIU/mL |
|
PMP Hormone Therapy |
1.1-52.4 mIU/mL |
|
PMP No Hormone Therapy |
8.6-61.8 mIU/mL |
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83002