Prolactin

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

PROL

Referral code

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Test information

Used in assessment of infertility in both male and females. May be elevated in patients on antipsychotic medication.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Males: 56 – 280 mU/L
Females: 59 – 569 mU/L

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry