Prolactin Lvl (PRL)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB531, PRL, Prolactin Blood, Prolactin Level
CPT Codes: 84146
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Range: 0-150 yrs (male): 3.46-19.4 ng/mL; 0-150 yrs (female): 5-27 ng/mL
Tube Type: Light green top PST (Lithium Heparin with gel)
Specimen: Plasma
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 2 light green top microtainers
Volume: 1.5 mL plasma
Minimum Volume: 1 light green top (Pediatric = 2 light green top microtainers)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: Room temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reasons for Rejection: QNS, EDTA plasma
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: 1 day

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