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HelpTest ID BLOD1263 Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes
2. Aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial and freeze immediately.
3. Send serum frozen.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Human Placental LactogenSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Icterus | Reject |
| Lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Males and nonpregnant Women: 0.0-0.1 mcg/mL
1st Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.2-2.1 mcg/mL
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.5-6.7 mcg/mL
3rd Trimester of Pregnancy: 4.5-12.8 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
3 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
BioAgilytix DiagnosticsTest 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