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HelpTest Code PRL Prolactin, Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Measurement of prolactin is used to evaluate patients with
infertility, amenorrhea, or hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 light green PST tube OR 1 red top serum separator tube OR 1 plain, red-top tube (2 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Males: 4.0-15.2 ng/mL
Females: 4.8-23.5 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday