Prolactin, Serum
Order Name
PROLACTIN
Test Number: 3602400
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 3602400
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Prolactin, Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2842-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Remove Serum/Plasma from cells/gel if testing delayed >24hrs. Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism and monitoring therapy of prolactin-producing tumors. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84146 |
| Internal Comments | 9/20/17 update SU - JK 6/15/18 change Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 1 week. to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 12 months. JK 1/2/2020 removed per Ryan note below - JK Note: This test is NOT Recommended for Children 12 years and under. Use Prolactin, Serum Ultrasensitive [Test Number: 3608600 ] for children 12 years and under. |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |