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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

 
    Container / Tube: Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or Red Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: Test performed at NHRMC only
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range

Females:

nonpregnant:

2.8 - 29.2 ng/mL

pregnant:

9.7 - 208.5 ng/mL

postmenopausal:

1.8 - 20.3 ng/mL

Males:

2.1 - 17.7 ng/mL
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
LAB
prolactin
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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