Test Code LAB0212100 Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminometric Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum (Gold/SST or plain red top)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Sodium heparin or Lavender-top (EDTA) tube is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Males: 1.3-10.1 mIU/mL
Females
Follicular: 2.6-26.5 mIU/mL
Midcycle: 18.1-90.2 mIU/mL
Luteal: 0.7-23.8 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 1.1-92.5 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83002