Eurofins Biomnis code

FSH

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• Follicle-stimulating hormone
• Prolans A

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A glycoprotein produced from the anterior pituitary which plays a central role in reproduction in both males and females. Its secretion is regulated by oestradiol, inhibin and LH-RH produced in the hypothalamus. This test is useful in the investigation of amenorrhea, sterility and hypogonadism when used in conjunction with other endocrine measurements. FSH is of particular value in the assessment of the perimenopausal phase.

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Attach age and period of cycle
Attach the clinical data

Methodology

chimiluminescence (CMIA)

Turnaround time

1 day