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HelpTest ID BLOD1285 Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (Gn-RH, Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone LH-RH)
Reporting Name
Gonadotropin Releasing HormonePerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient preparation:
Patient should not be on any Steroid, ACTH, Gonadotropin, or Estrogen medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or SST
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Adult Reference Range(s):
Males:Â 4.0 - 8.0 pg/mL
Females:Â 2.0 - 10.0 pg/mL
No pediatric reference ranges available for this test.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.CPT Code Information
83727
Report Available
7 to 11 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Other | Specimens other than Serum or Plasma EDTA listed. |
Method Name
Direct Radioimmunoassay
Secondary ID
90165
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORIES INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13895 | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone |