Luteinising Hormone, Plasma
Tests:Luteinising Hormone, Plasma
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TLH |
| Synonyms | LH
Lutropin Gonadotropins Gonadotrophins |
| Turnaround Time | 2 hrs – 2 days |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Preferred | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Acceptable | |
| Pediatric Requirements | 0.5 mL minimum Plain Red-Top |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | REFERENCE RANGES:
Female:
Follicular: 2.5 - 12.1 IU/L Luteal: 0.8 - 15.5 IU/L Post-menopausal: 13.0 - 86.5 IU/L
Male:
20 - 70 years: 1.5 - 9.3 IU/L > 70 Years: 3.1 - 34.6 IU/L |
| Test Method | Ci8200 analyser |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
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