Prolactin

Message

Performed at SQL, test code 8035

Test Code

PROLACT

CPT Codes
84146

Preferred Specimen

Serum (Gel Barrier) 1 mL serum from a serum separator tube (SST) (0.3 mL min). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation. Overnight fasting is preferred.

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Container

Serum Separator Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 2 Weeks Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 6 Months

Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Additional Information
Prolactin

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.