Prolactin, Total and Monomeric
Also known as Macroprolactin, Big-Big Prolactin
What it measures
- Prolactin, TotalLOINC 2842-3
- Prolactin, MonomericLOINC 42607-2
Before the visit
Fasting specimen is recommended but not required.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL serum
- Minimum volume
- 0.4 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Collect blood by venipuncture into plain tubes (without anticoagulant). Separate the serum from the cells.
Turnaround
Set up: Wed
Billing
CPT 84146