Test Name
Luteinizing Hormone
Alternate DescriptionLH
Availability7 days per week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeLithium Heparin Plasma (green-top tube)
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Preferred sample is one full 7mL green-top tube, serum (red-top) is also acceptable
Container Whole Blood Required4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top
Summary Test NameLuteinizing Hormone
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability14 days if refrigerated at 2-8°C
Minimum Volume0.5 mL whole blood
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats4 hours
Reference ValueAccompanies report