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LH
Test Code615
CPT Codes
83002
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Note: For pre-pubertal children, test code 36086 LH, Pediatrics assay is recommended
Transport Container
plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Male | |
18-59 Years | 1.5-9.3 mIU/mL |
≥60 Years | 1.6-15.2 mIU/mL |
Female | |
Follicular Phase | 1.9-12.5 mIU/mL |
Mid-Cycle Peak | 8.7-76.3 mIU/mL |
Luteal Phase | 0.5-16.9 mIU/mL |
Postmenopausal | 10.0-54.7 mIU/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is useful in the differential diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal insufficiency and in children with precocious puberty.