Luteinising Hormone (LH)

XU0080

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Reference Value(s)

Pre-menopausal : 0.6 - 89.1 IU/L
Post-menopausal : 5.2 - 62.0 IU/L
Males adult: 0.6 - 12.1 IU/L

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 11 Oct 2021 04:45 PM

    ​Updated Specimen requirement and Reference Value(s)

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025