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Test ID FHPL Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Human Placental Lactogen

Specimen Type

Serum Red

Draw blood in a red top tube(s). Separate and send 1 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Red Frozen 90 days

Reference Values

Males and nonpregnant Woman: 0.00 - 0.10 mcg/mL

1st Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.20 - 2.10 mcg/mL

2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: 0.50 - 6.70 mcg/mL

3rd Trimester of Pregnancy: 4.50 - 12.80 mcg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Thursday

Report Available

1 - 9 days

Performing Laboratory

Cambridge Biomedical Inc.

Test Classification

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by Cambridge Biomedical Inc. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. Cambridge Biomedical Inc. is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

CPT Code Information

83632

NY State Approved

Yes