Test Details
Mnemonic
LH
Ordering Code
1000810
CPT-4 Code(s)
83002
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Allow to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma separator tube, green lithium heparin, lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes