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LH(B)
MessageSENDOUT/BOSTON
Test Code
LHs
Alias/See Also
LUTENIZING HORMONE
CPT Codes
83002
Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): If not tested within 7 days
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): If not tested within 7 days
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 3
Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
TAT 3-7 DAYS
Reference Range
| Gender/Phase | Reference range |
| Male | 1 - 9 mIUnits/mL |
| Female/Mid-Follicular phase | 2 - 12 mIUnits/mL |
| Female/Mid cycle phase | 19 - 103 mIUnits/mL |
| Female/Mid-Luteal | 1 - 13 mIUnits/mL |
| Female/Postmenopausal | 10 - 59 mIUnits/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is useful in the differential diagnosis of pituitary and gonadal insufficiency and in children with precocious puberty.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Additional Information
LUTENIZING HORMONE
