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Test Code LHS Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB87

Methodology

Immunochemiluminescent Assay
Used in assessing the function of the male and female reproductive systems; including the prediction of ovulation and evaluation of infertility, diagnosis of pituitary disorders, and patients with suspected hypogonadism.

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Serum:  Collect blood in a light orange top (SST) or plain red top tube. Centrifuge and send minimum 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.

Reference Values

Males:  1.5-34.6 mIU/L


Females:

      Pregnant:  <0.1-1.5 mIU/L
      Follicular:  1.9-12.5 mIU/L
     Midcycle:  8.7-76.3 mIU/L
     Luteal:  0.5-16.9 mIU/L
     Postmenopausal:  15.9-54.0 mIU/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily Sunday - Saturday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83002