Macroprolactin
Order Name
Macroprolactin
Test Number: 5194369
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194369
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Macroprolactin
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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (1 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 1 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, serum transfer tube, OR green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Do NOT draw sample until patient has been awake for at least two (2) hours. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, PLEASE SUMBIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMEN FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500375 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 6 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 5 - 10 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 500324 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 500324 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84146x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |