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HelpTest Code LHS Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum
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LAB87
Methodology
Useful for assessing the function of the male and female reproductive systems including the prediction of ovulation and evaluation of infertility, diagnosis of pituitary disorders, and patients with suspected hypogonadism.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 83002
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Reference Values
MALES
Pediatric: <0.1-6.0 mIU/mL
20-70 years: 1.5-9.3 mIU/mL
> 70 years: 3.1-34.6 mIU/mL
FEMALES
Premenopausal
Pediatric: <0.1-6.0 mIU/mL
Follicular: 1.9-12.5 mIU/mL
Midcycle Peak: 8.7-76.3 mIU/mL
Luteal: 0.5-16.9 mIU/mL
Postmenopausal: 15.9-54.0 mIU/mL
Pregnant: <0.1-1.5 mIU/mL
On contraceptives: 0.7-5.6 mIU/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday