| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Blood, (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube.
Include patient's age and sex on request form. If female, state weeks of gestation and last menstrual period (LMP). |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Plasma specimen; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
| Test Use: | Obtain indication of ovulation and evaluate function of corpus luteum; ovarian function test |
| Additional Information: | Increased in congenital adrenal hyperplasia; decreased in threatened abortion, hypogonadism, and short luteal phase syndrome |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 004317. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |