LH, Pediatrics | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

LH, Pediatrics

Test Code

36086

CPT Code(s)

83002

Test Code

36086

CPT Code(s)

83002

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

LH, Pediatrics - LH is useful in evaluating gonadal dysfunction and assessing ovulation and infertility. LH is often interpreted with other laboratory tests such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Age	Males (mIU/mL)	Females (mIU/mL)
0-2 Years	Not established	Not established
3-7 Years	≤0.26	≤0.26
8-9 Years	≤0.46	≤0.69
10-11 Years	≤3.13	≤4.38
12-14 Years	0.23-4.41	0.04-10.80
15-17 Years	0.29-4.77	0.97-14.70

Tanner Stages	Males (mIU/mL)	Females (mIU/mL)
I	≤0.52	≤0.15
II	≤1.76	≤2.91
III	≤4.06	≤7.01
IV-V	0.06-4.77	0.10-14.70

Alternative Name(s)

LH, Ultrasensitive,LH, 3rd Generation

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Age	Males (mIU/mL)	Females (mIU/mL)
0-2 Years	Not established	Not established
3-7 Years	≤0.26	≤0.26
8-9 Years	≤0.46	≤0.69
10-11 Years	≤3.13	≤4.38
12-14 Years	0.23-4.41	0.04-10.80
15-17 Years	0.29-4.77	0.97-14.70

Tanner Stages	Males (mIU/mL)	Females (mIU/mL)
I	≤0.52	≤0.15
II	≤1.76	≤2.91
III	≤4.06	≤7.01
IV-V	0.06-4.77	0.10-14.70

Alternative Name(s)

LH, Ultrasensitive,LH, 3rd Generation

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect blood specimens in red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (plastic) and separate the serum immediately. Sample may be drawn in a serum separator red-top glass tube, but not submitted in this tube. Freeze immediately and submit to laboratory frozen.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Icteric • Glass tubes

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL frozen serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Icteric • Glass tubes

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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