Luteinising Hormone, Serum
Tests:Luteinising Hormone, Plasma
Overview | |||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
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| 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) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |