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Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum or Plasma
Test CodeLH - NCMC
CPT Codes
83002
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin) or 1 ml serum from Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Males:
Pre-puberty: <1.0 mIU/mL
Adults: 1.0-9.0 mIU/mL
Females:
Pre-puberty: <1.0 mIU/mL
Follicular: 1.0-18.0 mIU/mL
Midcycle: 20.0-80.0 mIU/mL
Luteal: 0.5-18.0 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 12.0-55.0 mIU/mL
Pre-puberty: <1.0 mIU/mL
Adults: 1.0-9.0 mIU/mL
Females:
Pre-puberty: <1.0 mIU/mL
Follicular: 1.0-18.0 mIU/mL
Midcycle: 20.0-80.0 mIU/mL
Luteal: 0.5-18.0 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 12.0-55.0 mIU/mL
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
