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HelpTest ID BLOD0593 Prolactin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Applicable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
The Abbott Architect two step prolactin assay does not exhibit a high dose hook effect with samples that have concentrations of prolactin greater than 10,000 ng/mL.
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Chemiluminescence
Rapid City – Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Rapid City
CPT
84146