Luteinizing Hormone, Pediatric (7 years and older)
| Sunquest Code: | LHPED7 | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8062 | Epic Name: | Luteinizing Hormone Pediatric 7 years and older |
| Synonyms: | LH, Pediatric; Lutropin, Pediatric | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-9 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Pediatric Endocrinology patients 7 year and older only. All others see Luteinizing Hormone, Pediatric (2 weeks-6 years) (LHPED) or Lutropin, Serum (LH). | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate within 1 hour. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | Stability after separation from cells is 24 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated, and 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Esoterix via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 500234 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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