CPT/HCPCS
84146
Order Code
CH175
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Prolactin
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top), Lithium Heparin, Sodium Heparin, Potassium, EDTA
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Test Details
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, and hypogonadism. Monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors.
Reference Ranges
Male:
<20.0 ng/mL
Female:
<27.0 ng/mL
