Follicle Stimulating Hormone is a pituitary hormone involved in the maturation of ovarian follicles and estrogen secretion in females produced by gonadotrophs in the pituitary gland. In males, FSH stimulates the secretion of testosterone. It is used in the identification of FSH in pituitary adenomas and to distinguish primary ovarian failure from secondary ovarian failure.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen typeorOne (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody orderedBlock and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.