Human Placental Lactogen
Test Mnemonic
HPL
CPT Codes
- 83632 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Days Performed
Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| Human Placental Lactogen | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Males and nonpregnant Woman: 0.00 - 0.10 mcg/mL | 1st Trimester Pregnancy: 0.20 - 2.10 mcg/mL | 2nd Trimester Pregnancy: 0.50 - 6.70 mcg/mL | 3rd Trimester Pregnancy: 4.50 - 12.80 mcg/mL |
Clinical Info
Measure placental reserve and, indirectly, measure fetal distress. This test is of most use in hypertensive patients.