Test directory: Macroprolactin

Ordering Code 8487
Test Name Macroprolactin
Alias Monomeric prolactin
Percent Macroprolactin
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender),
Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Do not draw sample until patient has been awake for at least two hours.
Handling Instructions Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Lab  Esoterix Endocrinology

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Prolactin ALL See report.
Monomeric Prolactin ALL See report.
Percent Macroprolactin ALL See report.