FSH - Follicle-stimulating hormone - urines Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

FSHU

Synonyms
  • Endocrinology
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • Prolans A
Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is glycoprotein hormone produced in the anterior pituitary which is important in controlling the menstrual cycle and testicular activity. Its secretion is stimulated by luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) which is produced in the hypothalamus and inhibited by inhibins. FSH levels are used in investigations of amenorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism and defective sperm production.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

This test automatically includes the urine FSH level for children
Specify diuresis

Specific equipment available
  • Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28
Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Turnaround time

15 days

Testing Laboratory

Refered Test

Contact(s)
Customer Care
Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.