PROL
Prolactin, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2352
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CPT Codes:
84146 - Prolactin (EAP 30014540)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Males:
2.1 - 17.7
ng/mL
Females:
Nonpregnant:
2.8 - 29.2
ng/mL
Pregnant:
9.7 - >200
ng/mL
Postmenopausal:
1.8 - 20.3
ng/mL
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false decrease in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.