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General Information:

 

Top 3 Reference Laboratory Test Catalogs for Miscellaneous Lab Test Orders:

 

Specimen Collection Information:

 

Critical Values:

System-Wide MaineHealth Laboratory Critical Values

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LHES / 502286-EX LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH), PEDIATRIC

Additional Codes

Software                                    Test Code                                      
SoftID  LHES
EPIC LAB10096
Esoterix Laboratory 502286

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Useful For

Assessing the function of the male and female reproductive systems including the prediction of ovulation and evaluation of infertility, diagnosis of pituitary disorders, and the diagnosis of suspected hypogonadism

This test should be ordered ONLY by a pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation with a pediatric endocrinology specialist.
For all other patients, please order “LUTEINIZING HORMONE” test code “LH”.

Method Name

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5-10 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – 0.2 mL does not allow for repeat testing

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot within 1 hour of draw and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Refrigerated 2 days  
  Frozen  200 days
  Room Temperature 1 Day

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
83002 Gonadotropin, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Quantitative  

Performing Laboratory Location

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

LOINC Code Information

10501-5

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube