Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Luteinizing Hormone (LH); 3rd Generation; LH, Ultrasensitive
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01636
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Iceteric
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum and freeze immediately.
CPT Codes
83002
Revised
05-08-19
Initials
SL