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Due to expected inclement weather, TVMDL's College Station, Center, and Gonzales laboratories will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1.

Luteinizing Hormone (RIA) [Referral]

Detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) to obtain information about reproductive function. LH measurement can aid in the determination of neuter/spay status, likelihood of ovulation, or aid in the diagnosis of reproductive disorders. 

NameLuteinizing Hormone (RIA) [Referral]
Code8095
SectionClinical Pathology
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Specimen

1 mL serum

Sampling Requirements

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. 

Collection Container

Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples with unique identifiers. Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot. Overnight shipping is recommended.

Special Instructions

This test is performed by the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory at Colorado State University. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price$51.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time