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Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
MessageDay(s) Test Set Up: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Code
LH
CPT Codes
83002
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma
Instructions
Spin down.
Transport Container
PST Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reference Range
Males: 1.31-10.5 mIU/mL
Females
Follicular phase: 2.58-12.1 mIU/mL
Midcycle: 27.3-96.9 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 0.833-15.5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 13.1-86.5 mIU/mL
Females
Follicular phase: 2.58-12.1 mIU/mL
Midcycle: 27.3-96.9 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 0.833-15.5 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 13.1-86.5 mIU/mL
Clinical Significance
LH concentrations are increased in postmenopausal females and in premenopausal females who experience ovarian failure or whose ovaries failed to mature during puberty.
Last Updated: September 3, 2010
