Test Code Prolactin Prolactin, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Reference Values
Males: 3-13 ng/mL
Females
0-50 years: 3-27 ng/mL
≥51 years: 3-20 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT-1 hour
Routine-shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84146