Test Code LH Luteinizing Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection, hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 8 hours at 15-30° C, 48 hours at 2-8° C, or 6 months at -20° C or colder.
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Luteinizing Hormone, Serum; LH;
EPIC Code
LAB87
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 24 hours