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Epic EAP: LAB87
Epic Description: LUTEINIZING HORMONE
Synonym
Luteinizing Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4. 5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4. 5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
83002