1014. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Important information
*The biomaterial can be taken during the whole working day of the lab center
*For woman an operator specifies the day of the menstrual cycle or the gestational age
Description
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein hormone produced and stored in the anterior pituitary gland and influences the functioning of the gonads.
When and who needs the test?
- Infertility.
- Suspicion of pituitary disorders and impaired sexual function.
- Menstrual cycle disorders (its absence or irregularity).
- In congenital diseases with chromosomal abnormalities.
- Growth and pubertal development disorders in children.
- In cases of hormone therapy use.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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