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LH : 615

Test Code
LEUH or 615


Alias/See Also
Lutropin, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone


CPT Codes
83002

Transport Container
Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 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.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.