FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH)

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DOES ANY LAB TEST NOW OFFER A FSH LAB TEST?

Yes, as well as other types of hormone lab tests.

AM I REQUIRED TO FAST FOR THIS LAB TEST?

No.

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF A FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH) LAB TEST?

$49.00

*Prices may vary by location – contact your local ANY LAB TEST NOW Location

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY LAB TEST RESULTS?

Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected.

DESCRIPTION:

The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) test measures the amount of FSH, a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland, in your blood. In women, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)  stimulates production of eggs and a hormone called estradiol during the first half of the menstrual cycle.  In men, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) stimulates production of sperm.

WHY SHOULD I GET MY FSH LEVEL CHECKED?

The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) test is usually performed to help diagnose problems with sexual development, menstruation, fertility, menopause, or pituitary disorders.

OTHER RELEVANT LAB TESTS:

If you’re interested in this test, you might also want to consider the Progesterone, Estradiol, and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) tests. If you want all of these and more, you should consider the Comprehensive Female Panel.

WHAT ARE THE TEST RESULT RANGES?

Normal Range:

Normal Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH levels will differ depending on a person’s age and gender.

• Male
  • Before puberty: 0 – 5.0 mIU/ml*
  • During puberty: 0.3 – 10.0 mIU/ml
  • Adult: 1.5 – 12.4 mIU/ml
• Female:
  • Before puberty: 0 – 4.0 mIU/ml
  • During puberty: 0.3 – 10.0 mIU/ml
  • Women who are menstruating: 4.7 – 21.5 mIU/ml
  • Postmenopausal: 25.8 – 134.8 mIU/ml

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What Abnormal Results Mean

Disorders that may be associated with abnormal Follicle Stimulating Hormone(FSH) results include:

• Hypopituitarism
• Klinefelter syndrome
• Polycystic ovary disease
• Turner syndrome
• Ovarian failure
• Ovarian or adrenal cancers
• Precocious puberty in girls and boys
• Anorexia

IF MY TEST RESULTS ARE ABNORMAL OR OUT-OF-RANGE, WHAT TYPE OF DOCTOR SHOULD I CONSULT?

Men should see their primary care physician and women should see their gynecologist.