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Test ID: LH

Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum/Plasma

Test Overview

Method

Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Result Included

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma (Heparin)
Plasma (EDTA)

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.

Stability

Refrigerated	Frozen
14 days	6 Months

Rejection Criteria

Criteria	Specification
Specimen	Barricor™ tube

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Luteinizing Hormone

IU/L

Male: 1 - 8

Female:

Follicular: 1 - 12

Mid-cycle: 17 - 77

Luteal: 1 - 15

Post menopausal: 11 - 40

Oral Contraceptives: 0 - 8

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-02-01