The short answer
Key hormone for ovulation and reproductive function — helps evaluate fertility in both sexes, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $36.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$140
cash pay
Other Labs
$49
+ lab fees
TestWell
$36.99
+ $6 lab fee
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) triggers ovulation in women and stimulates testosterone production in men. In women, the LH surge mid-cycle signals the release of an egg. Testing LH levels helps evaluate fertility, irregular periods, and menopause. In men, LH testing can help identify causes of low testosterone. The LH:FSH ratio is also used to evaluate conditions like PCOS.
Luteinizing Hormone — pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in women and stimulates testosterone production in men. Used in fertility workup, menopause assessment, and hypogonadism evaluation.
Women with irregular cycles, infertility, suspected PCOS or menopause; men with low testosterone, infertility, or hypogonadism workup; anyone evaluating pituitary function.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your LH (Luteinizing Hormone) results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Women: note your cycle day when tested.
A LH (Luteinizing Hormone) test costs $36.99 at TestWell — $42.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $140.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $36.99 | $42.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $140.00 | $140.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
12% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 615 · Labcorp test no. 004283 · BioReference code 0342-6. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$36.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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