LH
- Useful for:
Measurement of luteinizing hormone (LH) in serum helps evaluate reproductive function. It is used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the pituitary and gonads, assessing fertility, evaluating menstrual irregularities, and confirming ovulation in women or testosterone production in men.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Luteinizing hormone, Luteotropic Hormone
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 5114
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: /
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
- Other Information:
The specimen is preferably collected on days 3 to 5 of the menstrual cycle.
