Test Name

LH

Test Code

513

Unit

mIU/L

Station

Chemistry

CPT Code

83002

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
(ECLIA)

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated;
Stability:

14 days at 2 to 8 ^oC

6 months at -20 ^oC , Freeze only once.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of luteinizing hormone in human serum and plasma. LH (luteinizing hormone), together with FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), belongs to the gonadotropin family. LH and FSH regulate and stimulate the growth and function of the gonads (ovaries and testes) synergistically.

Limitations

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient�s medical history, clinical examination and other findings.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Do not use sodium citrate tube, Improper labelling.

Adult Reference Ranges

Men: 1.7 – 8.6 mIU/ml
Woman: Follicular phase 0 – 15 mIU/L

Luteal phase 0-20 mIU/L

Midcycle phase  15-80 mIU/L

menopausal phase 10-60 mIU/L