Prolactin

XU0102

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
3 - 4 hrs
Reference Value(s)
30 days to <1 year (Female & Male): 6.3 - 113.7 ug/L
1 year to <16 years (Female & Male): 4.2 - 23.0 ug/L
Female adult (Non-Pregnant): 7.0 - 32.9 ug/L 
Male adult: 3.8 - 24.8 ug/L
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 12 Oct 2021 01:10 PM

    Updated Specimen Requirement and Turn Around Time.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025