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HelpTest Code PROL Prolactin, Serum
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LAB531
Methodology
Useful for aiding in evaluation of pituitary tumors, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility in females and impotence and hypogonadism in males.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84146
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Reference Values
Males: 2.1-17.7 ng/mL
Females
Nonpregnant: 2.8-29.2 ng/mL
Pregnant: 9.7-208.5 ng/mL
Postmenopausal: 1.8-20.3 ng/mL
Specimens from patients who have received preparations of mouse monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis or therapy may show either falsely elevated or depressed results.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday