Macroprolactin

Message
EOSTERIX Laboratory Services


Test Code
500375


CPT Codes
84146 x 2

Preferred Specimen
serum 1 mL


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum. Please note: This volume does not permit repeat analysis


Instructions
Separate within one hour. Do not draw sample until patient has been awake for at least two hours.


Transport Container
plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
frozen


Methodology
ICMA, PEG Precipitation

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
2-5 days


Reference Range
Monomeric Prolactin Values shoud be utilized to assess the biologically active level of Prolactin. Monomeric Prolactin: 1-7 days: 30 - 495 ng/mL; Childrens and Adults: Male: 3 - 18 ng/mL; Female: 3 - 24 ng/mL




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.