ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070093: Luteinizing Hormone, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: LH | |
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Methodology: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST or PST.
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. For pooled specimens, refer to Luteinizing Hormone, Pooled (0020780). Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83002 |