Test Code LH Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Important Note

Note: If patient is <18 years of age, then Luteinizing Hormone (LH) will be performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB87 LUTEINIZING HORMONE

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information:

1. Patient’s age is required.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information:

1. Patient’s age is required.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

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Electrochemiluminescence

Ambient <24 hours/Frozen >24 hours OK

Monday through Sunday