Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
FSH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3413
Laboratory Handling
Registration
FSH/LH requests: register with FLGP / 3427
Sample Stability
5 days at 20-25°C, 14 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
FSH
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
1
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
1 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
1 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
Last updated: 18/09/2026