Test directory: Prolactin, Total and Monomeric

Ordering Code 8430
Test Name Prolactin, Total and Monomeric
Alias Macroprolactin, Big-Big Prolactin
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Plasma, Moderate and gross hemolysis
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 13 Days
Methodology Immunoassay (IA), PEG Precipitation
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 22, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Prolactin, Total ALL See report.
Prolactin, Monomeric ALL See report.