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HelpTest Code LH Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
| Male (mIU/mL) | |
| 1.7-8.6 | |
| Female (mIU/mL) | |
| Follicular | 2.4-12.6 |
| Ovulatory | 14.0-95.6 |
| Luteal | 1.0-11.4 |
| Post-Menopausal | 7.7-58.5 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83002
Secondary ID
HHA1279
LOINC Coding
| Test name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum or Plasma |
10501-5 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
14 days |
| RT, spun | 5 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |