Additional Information:
EPIC Test Name: PROLACTIN
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB531
CPT Code(s):
84146
Collection Procedure:
Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.
Specimen Requirements:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 3 months
Use:
This test is used to screen patients for anterior pituitary tumor.
Methodology:
Chemiluminescence
Reported:
1-3 business days
Reference Values:
<14.0 ng/mL