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Test Code PROLACT Prolactin, Plasma

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin) or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimen.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Males: 2.64-13.13 ng/mL
Females
Premenopause (50 years): 3.34-26.72 ng/mL
Post menopause (50 years): 2.74-19.64 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84146

Test Order Code

LAB531