50366-4
LaboratoryProlactin monomeric/Prolactin.total in Serum or Plasma
Definition
Prolactin is measured before and after PEG-treatment of the sample. The PEG treatment precipitates the macroprolactin and leaves the monomeric prolactin in the sample (more or less). The monomeric prolactin (prolactin result after PEG-treatment) is divided by the total prolactin (prolactin result before PEG-tratment) and the result multiplied with 100 yielding the percentage of monomeric prolactin.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Prolactin.monomeric/Prolactin.total
Property
MFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Prolactin.monomeric/Total MFr SerPl
Display Name
Prolactin monomeric/Total prolactin [Mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 50366-4?
LOINC code 50366-4 identifies "Prolactin monomeric/Prolactin.total in Serum or Plasma". Prolactin is measured before and after PEG-treatment of the sample. The PEG treatment precipitates the macroprolactin and leaves the monomeric prolactin in the sample (more or less). The monomeric prolactin (prolactin result after PEG-treatment) is divided by the total prolactin (prolactin result before PEG-tratment) and the result multiplied with 100 yielding the percentage of monomeric prolactin.
What does 50366-4 measure?
This code measures Prolactin.monomeric/Prolactin.total in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.