Luteinizing Hormone
LH
Testing Information
Sample Type
Serum
Test Codes
651230
CPT Code
83002
Testing Area
Core Lab - Chemistry
Test Methodology
Abbott Alinity - Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Reference Range
Female:Follicular: 1.8-11.8 mIU/LMid Cycle: 7.6-89.1 mIU/LLuteal: 0.6-14.0 mIU/LPost Menopausal: 5.2-62.0 mIU/LMale: 0.6-12.1 mIU/L
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one gold top SST tube (minimum whole blood: 4 mL). Let specimen clot for 30-60 minutes and then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Refrigerate after centrifugation.
Rejection Criteria
Quantity not sufficient, improperly labeled
Specimen Validity and Retention
Centrifuged SST Tubes:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hoursFrozen (-20°C or greater): UnacceptableSerum Aliquots:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 daysFrozen (-20°C or greater): 7 daysSpecimens retained for 7 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport centrifuged tube refrigerated (2-8°C)
Clinical Utility
Luteinizing Hormone assays are useful in monitoring fertility and evaluating amenorrhea.
