Luteinizing Hormone by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: LH-IHC
Use
Detects the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH) in tissue by immunohistochemical staining; useful for histologic diagnosis or classification of pituitary or other endocrine-related tumors by localizing LH expression in relevant cell populations.
Special Instructions
Ordering requires electronic request or use of ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) if electronic ordering is not available. This is a stain-and-return technical service.
Limitations
Qualitative only—provides stain presence but not quantitative measurement. Specimens must be adequately fixed and embedded; unsupported specimen types (e.g., serum, blood, bodily fluids) are unacceptable.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
2 slides
Container
Tissue Transport Kit (ARUP supply #47808)
Collection Instructions
Collect tissue block or 5 unstained (3‑ to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides; do not oven bake precut slides.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated; ship cooled during summer.
Causes for Rejection
Tissue not mounted on positively charged slides; nonrepresentative tissue type; depleted specimens; serum, blood, or bodily fluids.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |