Test Name
LH
Specimen Type & Acceptability
Serum
2 days refrigerated
General Use
FSH and LH play a critical role in maintaining the normal function of the male and female reproductive systems.
Increased LH levels are associated with menopause, primary ovarian hypofunction, and polycystic ovary disease in females and primary hypogonadism in males.
Decreased LH levels are associated with primary ovarian hyperfunction in females and primary hypergonadism in males
CPT Code(s)
83002
Special Instructions
Let clot for 10-20 minutes. After the sample is fully clotted, centrifuge the sample. Verify complete separation of cells and serum and refrigerate.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
1 mL Min. vol. = 300 ul
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL