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HelpOrder Code LAB204 Prolactin, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV PROLACTIN |
LAB204 |
PROL |
Useful For
Aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, and hypogonadism.
Monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum and plasma | Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 5 days | |
| Frozen | 4 weeks |
Reference Range
Females: 3.0-18.6 ng/mL
Males: 3.7 - 17.9 ng/mL
Unspecified: No established range
Day(s) Test Set Up
Mondays and Thursdays, or by special request
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immunometric immunoassay