Test directory: LH

Ordering Code294
Test NameLH
AliasLuteinizing Hormone
** Note: STAT for approved fertility physicians only **
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Collection InstructionsSTAT for approved fertility physicians only
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Frozen samples should be thawed only once.
Rejection CriteriaSpecimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed,
Insufficient quantity, Heat treated samples
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyElectrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
LHALL1.7-8.6mIU/mL

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                             Males:            = 1.7-8.6      mIU/mL
                             Females:
                              Follicular:      = 2.4-12.6     mIU/mL
                              Mid Cycle:       = 14.0-95.6    mIU/mL
                              Luteal:          = 1.0-11.4     mIU/mL
                              Postmenopause:   = 7.7-58.5     mIU/mL
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                             Males:            = 1.7-8.6      mIU/mL
                             Females:
                              Follicular:      = 2.4-12.6     mIU/mL
                              Mid Cycle:       = 14.0-95.6    mIU/mL
                              Luteal:          = 1.0-11.4     mIU/mL
                              Postmenopause:   = 7.7-58.5     mIU/mL.