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| PROLACTIN |
| Alternate Names: |
None |
| Performed: |
Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: |
Two-site
Sandwich Immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminescent technology |
| Turnaround Time: |
Routine:
4 Hours |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: |
Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or Red Vacutainer®
tube |
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Minimum Volume: |
1
ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: |
Test performed at NHRMC only |
| Preparation of Patient: |
None |
| Reference Range |
Females:
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nonpregnant:
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2.8 - 29.2 ng/mL |
pregnant:
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9.7 - 208.5 ng/mL |
postmenopausal:
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1.8 - 20.3 ng/mL |
Males:
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2.1 - 17.7 ng/mL |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: |
Improper labeling |
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB
prolactin |
| Specimen Labeling: |
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