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Test Code LAB0202572 Prolactin, Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin)

Acceptable:  Serum (Gold/SST)   (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Minimum volume: 0.25 ml

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Males: 2.6-18.1 ng/mL
Females: 1.2-29.9 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84146