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Test ID BLOD1263 Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)

Important Note

Effective 2/1/2023: Results for Human Placental Lactogen, performed by BioAgilytix Diagnostics, are delayed due to reagent issues.  All specimens will be stabilized and will be tested as soon as testing has resumed.


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red Top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a red top tube(s). Separate and send 1 mL of serum frozen.


Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Human Placental Lactogen

Specimen Type

Serum Red

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Frozen 90 days

Reject Due To

List other reasons for rejection Specimens other than serum.

Reference Values

Males and nonpregnant Woman: 0.00 - 0.10 mcg/mL

1st Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.20 - 2.10 mcg/mL

2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.50 - 6.70 mcg/mL

3rd Trimester of Pregnancy: 4.50 - 12.80 mcg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Thursday

Report Available

3 to 11 days

Performing Laboratory

BioAgilytix Diagnostics

Test Classification

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

CPT Code Information

83632