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LH, Pediatrics
Test Code36086
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL frozen serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Collect blood specimens in red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (plastic) and separate the serum immediately. Sample may be drawn in a serum separator red-top glass tube, but not submitted in this tube. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Icteric • Glass tubes
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
A.M.
Clinical Significance
LH is useful in evaluating gonadal dysfunction and assessing ovulation and infertility. LH is often interpreted with other laboratory tests such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).