Identifies Luteinizing Hormone (LH), a tropic hormone that modulates the secretory of other endocrine glands and is produced in the anterior hypophysis of the pituitary gland. It is useful for the labeling of normal gonadotropic cells of the pituitary and for assessment of hypothalamic and pituitary function, as well as for the classification of pituitary adenomas, the differential diagnosis of primary and metastatic tumors of the pituitary, and to distinguish between primary and secondary gonadal failure.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen typeorOne (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody orderedBlock and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.