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Prolactin

CPT/HCPCS 84146
Order Code CH175
Turnaround Time 24 hours
Test Includes

Prolactin

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport 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 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