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Luteinizing hormone, Pediatric
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| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Chemistry/Immunology Resident at x3-1438. for patients > 20 years old. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test code | PLH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test group | LH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performed by | Esoterix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ICMA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Container type | Red top or Gold top | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processing notes | Freeze at -20°C. Specify age and sex on request form. Order Esoterix #500234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units | mIU/mL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Normal range | Results are expressed in terms of W.H.O. 2nd Int'l Standard, Human Pituitary LH 80/552 Infants 2 weeks-11 months: Values increase about two weeks after birth to a range of 0.02-7.0 mIU/mL within the first three months, then decline to prepubertal values by the end of the first year. Prepubertal children 12 mo-8 years: 0.02-0.3 mIU/mL Male Normal Range-Puberty
Female Normal Ranges-Puberty
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| Synonyms | LH; gonadotropin tests; Leuteinizing hormone; LH Ultrasensitive; LH Pediatric | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday and Friday. Turnaround time: 2-6 days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional information | This send-out assay is primarily reserved for testing in pediatric patients with suspected or complex endocrine abnormalities. For adult patients see "Luteinizing Hormone" (test code LH). It requires approval if ordered in patients over the age of 20. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LOINC code | 10501-5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated | 5/4/2012 2:22:45 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry Number | 619 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667