Ordering Recommendation
Test is intended for patients 2 weeks-6 years of age. For patients 7 years and older, order Luteinizing Hormone, Serum (0070093).
Mnemonic
LH PEDIA
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-13 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Plasma.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83002
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2007568 | Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatric | 83103-2 |
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Aliases
- LH 3rd Generation
- Luteinizing Hormone 3rd Generation
Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Pediatric
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