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LUTEINIZING HORMONE
MessageCentrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Test Code
LH2
CPT Codes
83002
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 48 hours
- Frozen samples are stable 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
CIA (Chemiluminescence Immunoassay)
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Male: 1.24 - 8.62 mIU/mL
Female in:
- Mid-Follicular Phase 3.85 - 8.78 mIU/mL
- Mid-Cycle Peak 19.18 - 103.03 mIU/mL
- Mid-Luteal Phase 1.20 - 12.86 mIU/mL
- Post-menopausal 10.87 - 58.64 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
To evaluate your pituitary function, especially in terms of fertility issues
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023