Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) Stimulation of Prolactin, 0 Minutes
:0070116
Mnemonic: PROLAC 0
Methodology:
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:
Collect: Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Collect separate tube for each timed specimen.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma per timed specimen to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation of cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months