Orderable Name Prolactin Prolactin Level
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
2.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
Plain Red
Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Special Handling
Heparinized plasma may be used, but should be noted.
Routine Turnaround Time
Performed Mon-Fri. samples received by 1 pm for same day results.
Reference Range
Adult Females
Premenopausal : 3.3 – 26.7 ng/mL
Postmenopausal : 2.7-19.6 ng/mL
Adult Males : 2.6-13.1 ng/mL
CPT
84146