Luteinizing hormone (LH) blood testICSH - blood test; Luteinizing hormone - blood test; Interstitial cell stimulating hormone - blood test
The LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in blood. LH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain.
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