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HelpTest Code Prol PROLACTIN
Patient Preparation
No special preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Males: |
2.1 – 17.7 ng/mL |
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Females: |
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Nonpregnant: |
2.8 – 29.2 ng/mL |
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Pregnant: |
9.7 - >200 ng/mL |
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Postmenopausal: |
1.8 – 20.3 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
550 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
20 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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20 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
48 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84146