Laboratory Services

Luteinizing Hormone

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Luteinizing Hormone
Synonym(s)
LH
Test ID
LH
Performing Lab
Incyte Diagnostics
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
SST
Alternate Specimen Type
Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma
Minimum Sample Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)
500 uL
Stability
5 days at 20‑25 °C
14 days at 2‑8 °C
6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)
Methodology
electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA”
Estimated TAT
0-2 days
Testing Schedule
Monday-Saturday
CPT Code(s)
83002
Reference Range
Male
Adult 1.7-8.6 mIU/mL
Female
Follicular 2.4 - 12.6 mIU/mL
Ovulation 14 - 95.6 mIU/mL
Luteal 1 - 11.4 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal 7.7 - 58.5 mIU/mL
LOINC Code(s)
10501-5