Macroprolactin (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100639

Alias/See Also

LAB7702: Prolactin, Total and Monomeric | LABCORP EAP: 500324

CPT Codes
84146x2

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: 2

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Storage: FREEZE Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500136. Specimen Collection: Transfer the serum into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp ID 23751). The specimen should be frozen immediately and maintained frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Method: Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) after chromatography and solvent extraction Stability Room Temp: 1 day Refrigerated: 1 day Frozen: 2 years

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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