Sign in →

Test Code LAB87 Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Literature References:

1. Package insert: LH, Roche Diagnostics
 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday                    

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83002

Reference Values

Male:
      Adults: 1.7 - 8.6 IUnits/L
  Female:    
     Follicular 2.4 - 12.6 IUnits/L
     Ovulation 14.0 - 95.6 IUnits/L
     Luteal  1.0 - 11.4 IUnits/L
     Postmenopausal  7.7 - 58.5 IUnits/L

Literature Reference:

 Roche Diagnostics       

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

1 Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
1 red-top tube

Separator gel tube is acceptable
Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Luteinizing Hormone, Plasma 10501-5