- Test Name
- Prolactin
- Aliases
- PRL
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PROLA
- LOINC Test Code
- 2842-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Prolactin is to used as an aid in the diagnosis of male and female infertility and pituitary dysfunction, monitoring of male and female gonadal disorders and management of amenorrhea and galactorrhea.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-19