Follitropin

ChemistryAlso known as: FSH 24h UrAlso known as: FSH 24h Ur IRP2-aCncAlso known as: FSH 24h Ur-aCncmIU/mL

Measures follicle-stimulating hormone excreted in serum or plasma over 24 hours.

Normal Range
0 /(24.h)
/(24.h)
Abnormal Levels
< 1 mIU/mL
> 12 mIU/mL
Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

FSH levels reflect reproductive health. Abnormal levels help diagnose menopause, infertility, pituitary disorders, and hormonal imbalances affecting sexual function.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

0 /(24.h)

Optimal Ranges

Clinician-defined 4-point reference thresholds (mIU/mL)

Default Range

1
2
8
12
Low
1 mIU/mL
Borderline Low
2 mIU/mL
Optimal
8 mIU/mL
Borderline High
12 mIU/mL

male

1
2
8
12
Low
1 mIU/mL
Borderline Low
2 mIU/mL
Optimal
8 mIU/mL
Borderline High
12 mIU/mL

female_luteal

1
2
6
9
Low
1 mIU/mL
Borderline Low
2 mIU/mL
Optimal
6 mIU/mL
Borderline High
9 mIU/mL

female_mid_cycle

3
3
17
17
Low
3 mIU/mL
Borderline Low
3 mIU/mL
Optimal
17 mIU/mL
Borderline High
17 mIU/mL

female_follicular

2
3
8
10
Low
2 mIU/mL
Borderline Low
3 mIU/mL
Optimal
8 mIU/mL
Borderline High
10 mIU/mL

Overview

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates reproductive function—controlling egg production in women and sperm production in men. A 24-hour urine FSH test measures hormone excretion, reflecting pituitary and reproductive gland function. Abnormal levels may indicate menopause, fertility problems, pituitary disorders, or hormonal imbalances. This test is often used to assess reproductive status and evaluate infertility or menopausal symptoms.

Research & Evidence

2 publications

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Comparison of follitropin-&#x3b1; and follitropin-&#x3b4; in expected poor responders: a retrospective analysis.
Minerva Obstet Gynecol · 2025
PMID: 40898961Other
Influence of corifollitropin alfa on embryo morphokinetics and fertility treatment outcome.
Front Reprod Health · 2026
PMID: 41959713

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 2 articles

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

15067-2Primary
Follitropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma
m[IU]/mL
15068-0
Follitropin [Units] in 24 hour Urine
/(24.h)
20433-9
Follitropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by 2nd IRP
m[IU]/mL
34306-1
Follitropin [Units/volume] in 24 hour Urine by 2nd IRP
[arb'U]/mL
100794-7
Follitropin [Units/volume] in Body fluid
[IU]/L;m[IU]/mL
83098-4
Follitropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
[IU]/mL
25639-6
Follitropin [Units/volume] in Urine by 2nd IRP
[arb'U]/mL
27203-9
Follitropin [Units/volume] in 24 hour Urine
m[IU]/mL

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