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Prolactin, Serum or Plasma
Test CodePROLACT - NCMC
CPT Codes
84146
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin) or 1 ml serum from Red Top
Instructions
Draw from a morning specimen (morning specimen is preferred, but all specimens will be accepted).
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 14 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range document in the Resources on the facility test list home page.
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
