GONADOTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3609
Synonyms:
GONAD RH
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patient should not be on any Steroid, ACTH, or Estrogen medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Separate serum from cells immediately and place in a screw cap tube and freeze.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 90 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Mild hemolysis, mild lipemia, and mild icterus.
CPT Codes:
83727 - Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (EAP 30132207)
Method:
Direct Radioimmunoassay (RIA)