ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Prolactin : 0070115

Mnemonic: PROLAC

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
 
Prolactin
 Male Female
1-9 years 2.1-17.7 ng/mL 2.1-17.7 ng/mL
10 years and older 2.1-17.7 ng/mL 2.8-26.0 ng/mL

CPT Code(s): 84146
Cross References: Prolactin, Dilution Study (Prolactin)