Test Catalog

MACROPROLACTIN

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN) / PURPLE (K-EDTA)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

2-8OC FOR 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

MACROPROLACTIN IS A PHYSIOLOGICALLY INACTIVE FORM OF PROLACTIN FOUND IN A SMALL PROPORTION OF PEOPLE. IT IS IN FACT PROLACTIN BOUND TO IGG. MACROPROLACTIN IS IMPORTANT, AS SOME LABORATORY ASSAYS WILL DETECT IT AS PROLACTIN, LEADING TO A FALSELY ELEVATED P