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HelpTest ID BLOD0593 Prolactin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (Preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Applicable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
CMIA
CPT
84146
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Rapid City
Additional Information
The Abbott Architect two step prolactin assay does not exhibit a high dose hook effect with samples that have concentrations of prolactin greater than 10,000 ng/mL.