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HelpTest Code LHPED Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatrics, Serum
Additional Codes
| Hospital Order Code |
| Lab2608 MISMGO |
Useful For
Diagnosis of precocious puberty and delayed puberty in children
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA)
Reporting Name
LH, Pediatrics, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This test is only available for pediatric patients. If testing request is for a patient 18 years of age or older, order LH / Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube. 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
2. For red top tubes, aliquot serum into a plastic vial immediately.
3. For serum gel tubes, serum may sit on gel refrigerated but must be aliquoted into a plastic vial within 4 hours.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.13 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83002
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LHPED | LH, Pediatrics, S | 83103-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 62999 | LH, Pediatrics, S | 83103-2 |