Luteinising Hormone (LH), in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

For reproductive hormone tests (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your menstrual cycle as specified by your doctor. Hormonal contraceptives significantly affect LH, FSH, and oestradiol , inform your doctor if you use any.

What to bring:

Carry your doctor's test order, a government-issued photo ID, and your OPD insurance card. If you have had this test before, bring previous reports , your doctor can compare results over time.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Tollygunge and Kalighat.

Single standalone test:

Luteinising Hormone (LH). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Luteinising Hormone (LH)?

Luteinising Hormone (LH) is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to confirm a diagnosis, follow up a previously abnormal result, or complete a pre-operative assessment.

Who should get Luteinising Hormone (LH) done in Kolkata?

PCOS is increasingly prevalent among young working women in Kolkata's IT and services sector , particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, New Town's business parks, and the EM Bypass corridor. Irregular cycles and unexplained weight gain in this demographic frequently go untested for years. LH testing is often included in fertility panels, puberty evaluations, and hormone or pituitary assessments. Your doctor may order it if you have irregular periods, trouble conceiving, low sex drive, or signs of early or delayed puberty. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes Luteinising Hormone (LH) as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of Kasba, Gariahat, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.

What conditions can Luteinising Hormone (LH) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Luteinising Hormone (LH) depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do Luteinising Hormone (LH) results mean?

LH and FSH levels in women vary by cycle phase. Elevated FSH (above 10 IU/L on day 3) with low AMH suggests reduced ovarian reserve. Elevated LH:FSH ratio (above 2:1) with irregular cycles: PCOS. Elevated prolactin: causes range from stress and medication to pituitary adenoma , requires repeat fasting testing before clinical action. Low testosterone in men: hypogonadism , further investigation with LH, FSH, and prolactin needed.

How often should Luteinising Hormone (LH) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Luteinising Hormone (LH) results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.