MACROPROL

Macroprolactin

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3603

Synonyms:
MCRPL
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:

For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.

Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:

Frozen - 90 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 24 hours

Unacceptable Condition:

Gross Hemolysis: Reject

CPT Codes:

84146 x 2- HC MACROPROLACT (EAP 30040547)

 

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
TOPRL: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
PEGPR: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Precipitation Followed by Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Test Includes:
Macroprolactin and Prolactin

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