Luteinizing Hormone
Alternate Names
Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone, LH
SoftLab Order Code
LH
Epic Order Name
LH
Epic Order ID
LAB87
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient 8 hours, refrigerated 2 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, or if the red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
83002