Test Details
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Result Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); luteinizing hormone (LH); prolactin; testosterone, total
Special Instructions
Indicate patient's age on the request form.
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.8 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 3 days |
Refrigerated | 5 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 035741 | Testicular Function Profile I | 004227 | Testosterone | ng/dL | 2986-8 | |
| 035741 | Testicular Function Profile I | 004290 | LH | mIU/mL | 10501-5 | |
| 035741 | Testicular Function Profile I | 004316 | FSH | mIU/mL | 15067-2 | |
| 035741 | Testicular Function Profile I | 004467 | Prolactin | ng/mL | 2842-3 | |
| Order Code | 035741 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Testicular Function Profile I | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 004227 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Testosterone | |||||
| UofM | ng/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 2986-8 | |||||
| Order Code | 035741 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Testicular Function Profile I | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 004290 | |||||
| Result Code Name | LH | |||||
| UofM | mIU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 10501-5 | |||||
| Order Code | 035741 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Testicular Function Profile I | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 004316 | |||||
| Result Code Name | FSH | |||||
| UofM | mIU/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 15067-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 035741 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Testicular Function Profile I | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 004467 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Prolactin | |||||
| UofM | ng/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 2842-3 |