Human Placental Lactogen
ARUP #99721, EPIC: LAB6060, SOFT: XHPL
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: One plain Red-top tube.
Also acceptable: One Gold-top SST tube.
Physician Office/Drawsite Specimen Preparation
Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below) immediately.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: 1.0 mL serum, frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
Performed
Varies.
Results available in 4-12 days.
Reference Range
By report.
Test Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.
Interpretation
By report.
Clinical Utility
The human placental lactogen assay is used as an index of fetal well-being. Decreased hPL levels are seen with intrauterine growth retardation. This assay is useful in the evaluation of antepartum placental function. Maternal hPL serum levels correlate with placental weight.
CPT Code
83632.
Test Codes
ARUP #99721, EPIC: LAB6060, SOFT: XHPL
Last Updated
7/11/2019
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