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HelpTest Code LAB531 Prolactin
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: SST or Red Top.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1 mL
Pediatric Collection: One Gold or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 2 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Female: 5.2 - 26.5 ng/mL
Male: 3.5 - 19.4 ng/mL