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Prolactin-Insulin Stimulation Test
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | |||
| Test group | Prolactin | ||
| Performed by | China Basin Chemistry | ||
| In House Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday (day shift) | ||
| Method | MEIA | ||
| Collection Instructions | After collecting a basal specimen, Insulin is administered and additional specimens are collected 30, 45 and 60 minutes later for Prolactin assay. Record the collection time on the requisition and tube for each sample. | ||
| Container type | Gold top or Light Green top | ||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum or plasma | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum or plasma | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum or plasma | ||
| Normal range |
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| Turn around times | 1-3 days | ||
| Additional information | See notes for Prolactin | ||
| Last Updated | 6/16/2008 3:10:29 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 784 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667