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LH

Alternate Names: Leutinizing Hormone
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: Two-Site Sandwich Immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminometric technology
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

 
    Container / Tube: Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: Test performed at NHRMC only
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range

Normally menstruating females:

Follicular phase

1.9 - 12.5 mIU/mL

Midcycle peak

8.7 - 76.3 mIU/mL

Luteal phase

0.5 - 16.9 mIU/mL

Females, Pregnant:

<0.1 - 1.5 mIU/mL
Post-menopausal: 15.9 - 54.0 mIU/mL
With Contraceptive Use: 0.7 - 5.6 mIU/mL
Males: 20 - 70 yrs: 1.5 - 9.3 mIU/mL
Males: >70 yrs: 3.1 - 34.6 mIU/mL
Children: <1.0 - 6.0 mIU/mL
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
lh
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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