LH
Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2284
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL (pediatric 0.5 mL)
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CPT Codes:
83002 - Lutenizing Hormone (EAP 30033240)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Females:
Follicular:
1.9 - 12.5
IU/L
Midcycle peak:
8.7 - 76.3
IU/L
Luteal phase:
0.5 - 16.9
IU/L
Pregnant:
< 0.1 - 1.5
IU/L
Post-menopausal:
5.0 - 55.2
IU/L
Males:
20 - 70 years:
1.5 - 9.3
IU/L
> 70 years:
3.1 - 34.6
IU/L
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false decrease in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.