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Latest revision as of 20:47, 23 September 2026

Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code TLH
Synonyms LH

Lutropin

Gonadotropins

Gonadotrophins

Availability Monday to Friday

Available weekend by arrangement

Turnaround Time 2 hrs – 2 days
Stability – Add test 24 hours unseperated

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Serum
Preferred Plain Yellow-Top or Red-Top tube
Acceptable
Unacceptable Plasma
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements 0.5 mL minimum Plain Red-Top

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Serum
Preferred Volume 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
Female Male
Follicular: 2.5 - 12.1 IU/L 20 - 70 years: 1.5 - 9.3 IU/L
Luteal: 0.8 - 15.5 IU/L > 70 Years: 3.1 - 34.6 IU/L
Post-menopausal: 13.0 - 86.5 IU/L
Test Method Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents.  Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay.
Advanced Notice Not required 
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments

Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 23.09.2026
Next review 23.09.2027 (OK)