Luteinizing Hormone, Pediatrics

Last Modified: 6/18/2018 1:42:40 PM


Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions: Separate & Freeze the serum immediately
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

28 days Frozen
Rejection Criteria: Hemolysis • Icteric • Glass tubes
Reference Range:
Age Males (mIU/mL)  Females (mIU/mL)
 0-2 Years  Not established Not established
 3-7 Years  ≤0.26  ≤0.26
 8-9 Years  ≤0.46  ≤0.69
 10-11 Years  ≤3.13  ≤4.38
 12-14 Years  0.23-4.41  0.04-10.80
 15-17 Years  0.29-4.77  0.97-14.70
  Tanner Stages  Males (mIU/mL) Females (mIU/mL)
 I  ≤0.52  ≤0.15
 II  ≤1.76  ≤2.91
 III  ≤4.06  ≤7.01
 IV-V  0.06-4.77  0.10-14.70
Methodology: Immunoassay
Clinical Significance: LH is useful in evaluating gonadal dysfunction and assessing ovulation and infertility. LH is often interpreted with other laboratory tests such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 2 - 3 days
Days Performed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code: MSOT
Send Out Test Code: 36086
Alternate Test Names: LH, 3rd Generation; LH, Pediatrics; LH, Ultrasensitive ; Luteinizing Hormone, Pediatric
CPT Coding: 83002

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