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HelpTest Code LFSH Luteinizing Hormone & Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Specimen and Container/Tube
Plasma
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Turnaround Time
N/A
Test Includes
Luteinizing Hormone (LHH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSHH)
Specimen Type
Plasma
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Critical Results
N/A
Test Limitations
N/A
Fee Code
47362, 47363
Container/Tube
Li-Heparin, Mint Green Top
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Day(s) Performed
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
N/A
CPT
83001, 83002
Method Name
See Individual Analytes for Methodology
Reference Values
See Individual Analytes for Information on Reference Values
Reject Due To
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
STAT Turnaround Time
N/A
Synonyms
N/A
Test Usage
The roles of LH and FSH are
interrelated and are routinely
performed concurrently in the differential diagnosis of
hypothalamic, pituitary and gonadal dysfunction. Also, the
hormone
levels are used to assess the menstrual cycle for pinpointing
ovulation, the determination of menopause and for monitoring
endocrine therapy.
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods,
fasting
(12 hours) sample is recommeded.
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8˚C)
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods,
fasting
(12 hours) sample is recommeded.
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25˚C)
Additional Information
N/A
Included in Additional codes
N/A
Coverage Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
See Individual Analytes for Stability Information
Pediatric Volume
0.2 mL
Clinical Indications
The roles of LH and FSH are
interrelated and are routinely
performed concurrently in the differential diagnosis of
hypothalamic, pituitary and gonadal dysfunction. Also, the
hormone
levels are used to assess the menstrual cycle for pinpointing
ovulation, the determination of menopause and for monitoring
endocrine therapy.
Transport Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods,
fasting
(12 hours) sample is recommeded.
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport?�refrigerated?�(2 �?? 8??C)
Test Components
Luteinizing Hormone (LHH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSHH)
Specimen Stability
See Individual Analytes for Stability Information
Methodology
See Individual?�Analytes for Methodology
Synonyms/Key Search Words
N/A