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Tests:Prolactin, Serum
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Prolactin, Serum}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |TPRL |- |Synonyms |PRL |- |Turnaround Time |2 hr – 2 days |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Serum Plasma |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Preferred |6 mL Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top..." |
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|0.5 mL minimum Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> | |0.5 mL minimum Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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| colspan="2" |Pregnancy, lactation and the presence of oral contraceptives can increase Prolactin concentrations. | | colspan="2" |Pregnancy, lactation and the presence of oral contraceptives can increase Prolactin concentrations. | ||
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Revision as of 15:00, 17 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TPRL |
| Synonyms | PRL |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Friday
Weekends by arrangement |
| Turnaround Time | 2 hr – 2 days |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.5 mL minimum Plain Red-Top |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Male: 55 - 380 mlU/L
Female: 25 – 630 mlU/L |
| Test Method | Abbott ci8200 analyser using Abbott CMIA reagents. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Pregnancy, lactation and the presence of oral contraceptives can increase Prolactin concentrations. | |