Prolactin (PRLIMA) (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230700020

Alias/See Also

LAB4009: Prolactin with Dilution | PRLIMA

CPT Codes
84146x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Instructions

Use this order only if patient is receiving ELITEK (Rasbuiricase). Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

***Special Handling Requirements*** 1. Lithium Heparin tube must be pre-chilled. Samples must be immediately immersed in an ice water bath. Samples must be centrifuged 10 minutes at 3900 rpms in a precooled centrifuge (4C). 2. Tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. 3. Plasma must be maintained in an ice water bath and analyzed for uric acid within 4 hours of collection. The specimen is not stable beyond 4 hours.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.