Test Code LH Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
14 days |
RT, spun | 5 days |
Reference Values
Male (mIU/mL) | |
1.7-8.6 | |
Female (mIU/mL) | |
Follicular | 2.4-12.6 |
Ovulatory | 14.0-95.6 |
Luteal | 1.0-11.4 |
Post-Menopausal | 7.7-58.5 |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83002
Secondary ID
HHA1279
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum or Plasma |
10501-5 |