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HelpTest Code LH Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday – Sunday
Reference Values
| Gender | Age / Cycle / Status | Reference Values |
|---|---|---|
| Males | Children | <0.1-6.0 mIU/mL |
| 20-70 years | 1.5-9.3 mIU/L | |
| >70 years | 3.1-34.6 mIU/L | |
| Females | Children | <0.1-6.0 mIU/mL |
| Follicular phase | 1.9-12.5 mIU/mL | |
| Midcycle peak | 8.7-76.3 mIU/mL | |
| Luteal phase | 0.5-16.9 mIU/mL | |
| Pregnant | <0.1-1.5 mIU/mL | |
| Postmenopausal | 5.0-54.0 mIU/mL | |
| Contraceptives | 0.7-5.6 mIU/mL |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83002
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Mint Green Lithium Heparin | |
| Alternate | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |