Also known as: LH
Specimen requirements
Sample type: Serum (Serum)
Collection requirements: No special requirements
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Analytical method
Immunoassay - Direct / Sandwich
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Horton General Hospital
Reference intervals
Reference ranges depend on age, sex and stage of menstrual cycle.
Males:
<3m: <4.1 IU/L
3m-<1y: <2.9 IU/L
1-8 yrs: <0.3 IU/L
>8 yrs: 0.6-12.1 IU/L
Females:
<3m: <2.4 IU/L
3m-<1y: <1.2 IU/L
1-8 yrs: <0.3 IU/L
>8 yrs: No reference interval
Interpretative guidance for LH in females:
Follicular phase: 1.8 - 11.8 IU/L
Mid cycle peak: 7.6 - 89.1 IU/L
Luteal phase: 0.6 - 14.0 IU/L
