Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Also known as: Follicle-stimulating Hormone Formal name: Follicle-stimulating Hormone, serum Related tests: Estrogens, Estradiol, LH, Testosterone, Progesterone Why Get Tested? To evaluate your pituitary function, especially as it relates to fertility issues, gonadal failure, maturation concerns, or pituitary tumors When to Get Tested? When you are having difficulty getting pregnant or are having irregular menstrual periods; when your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of pituitary or hypothalamic disorders or symptoms of ovarian or testicular disease; or when a doctor suspects that a child has delayed or earlier than expected sexual maturation Sample Required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a random urine sample or 24-hour urine collection may be taken Test Preparation Needed? None After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient co