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Prolactin

Test Name:Prolactin
Epic Order Code:LAB531
CPT Code:84146
Specimen(s) Type:Plasma or serum
Acceptable Container(s):Closeup of a vial with a light green top.Closeup of a vial with a golden yellow top.Tube tops are light green and gold.
Testing Schedule:24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Turn Around Time:STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 2 hours
Collection Information:No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures.
Transport Information:Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory.
Reference Clients:If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum/plasma from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours.
Causes for Rejection:Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport.
Reference Range:Female: 6.0 – 29.9 ng/mL
Male: 4.6 – 21.4 ng/mL