Orderable Name LH LH - Luteinizing Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
2.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
Plain Red
Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Special Handling
Heparinized plasma may be used, but should be noted.
Routine Turnaround Time
Mon-Fri: Samples must be received by 3 pm for same day
results.
For weekends and holidays, sample must be received by 1 pm for same
day results.
Reference Range
Adult Females
Follicular : 1.1-11.6 mIUnit/mL
Mid-Cycle : 17-77 mIUnit/mL
Luteal : <0.1-14.7 mIUnit/mL
Post-Menopausal : 11.6-39.8 mIUnit/mL
Adult Males : 0.8-7.6 mIUnit/mL
CPT
83002