Modality

TM

Location

8th Floor, Annexe Bldg.

Test Name

Serum FSH

Test Code

F129

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted blood

Quantity Required

5 ml blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red Top

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not Applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon–Fri 7.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Sat – 07.00 a.m. – 01.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours5 hours for routine samples,

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.    Mon - Fri : 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m

Sat             : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177001

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Sat    except holiday

Use

A high  and even slight elevations may indicate some degree of damage to the heart.In  angina, an elevated troponin may indicate that their condition is worsening and  at increased risk of a heart attack. Levels may also be elevated with other heart conditions such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy or congestive heart failure, and in severe infections and kidney disease.