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HelpTest Code LAB87 Lutenizing Hormone (LH)
Useful For
- The evaluation of menstrual cycle, menopause, and ovulation in females
- The evaluation of testosterone production and spermatogenesis in males.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
Males:
1.7-8.6 mIU/mL
Females:
Follicular phase: 2.4-12.6 mIU/mL
Ovulation phase: 14.0-95.6 mIU/mL
Luteal phase: 1.0-11.4 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 7.7-58.5 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83002