PROLACTIN
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | PROL |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL serum. Plasma: Centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | MALE: 2.6-13.1 NG/mL FEMALE: Pre-menopausal: 3.3-26.7 NG/mL Post-menopausal: 2.7-19.6 NG/mL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 84146 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |