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LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH)

Test Code
LAB87


Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric Volume: One light green top microtainer


Other Acceptable Specimens
Dark green top, red top or gold top tube


Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours after collection.  
Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 7 days   Frozen: 12 months


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
St Joseph's Hospital
United Hospital Center
Wetzel County Hospital



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.