Prolactin, Dilution Study

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Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Use this test for patients with prolactin-secreting macroadenomas, where a high-dose hook effect is a consideration.

Mnemonic

PROLAC MAC

Methodology

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

EDTA plasma.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months

Reference Interval

Age
 Male
 Female
1-9 years 2.1-17.7 ng/mL 2.1-17.7 ng/mL
10 years and older 2.1-17.7 ng/mL 2.8-26 ng/mL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

This test is intended for patients with prolactin-secreting macroadenomas, where a high-dose hook effect is a consideration.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84146

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020724 Prolactin, Dilution Study 20568-2
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Aliases

  • Dilution for high dose hook effect
  • Macroadenoma
  • Prolactin, Dilution Study
Prolactin, Dilution Study