LH
Also known as: Luteinizing Hormone
Use
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) immunohistochemistry is used to label normal gonadotropic cells in the pituitary gland and to help classify pituitary adenomas or differentiate primary from metastatic pituitary tumors.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LH
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred; or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) and two to three positively charged unstained slides (4–5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers should match specimen ID on requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; cold pack should not contact specimen directly; NYS clients should provide date and time of collection.