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Test Id : FHPL

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Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)

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Method Name
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

NY State Available
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No

Reporting Name
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Human Placental Lactogen

Aliases
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HPL (Human Placental Lactogen)

Human Placental Lactogen

Specimen Type
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Serum Red

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red Top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a red top tube(s). Separate and send 1 mL of serum frozen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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0.5 mL

Reject Due To
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List other reasons for rejection Specimens other than serum.

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Frozen 90 days

Clinical Information
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Human placental lactogen (hPL; chorionic somatomammotropin) is a 21,000 KD polypeptide produced during pregnancy by placental trophoblastic cells. The level of hPL in maternal serum is directly related to placental function and fetal well-being.

 

hPL is detected at about 6 weeks after conception and its concentration increases gradually to peak levels (without decreases) until about the 34th week where it remains stable for the remainder of the pregnancy. Consistently low levels throughout pregnancy or a sudden drop in serial determinations are an indication of fetal distress. After normal delivery, the hPL concentration falls rapidly to an undetectable level.

 

The hPL levels in serum of women with multiple placenta pregnancies generally exceeds that of single placenta pregnancies. This is generally noted from the 2nd trimester to delivery.

Reference Values
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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

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Thursday

Report Available
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3 to 11 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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BioAgilytix Diagnostics

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

 

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

83632

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHPL Human Placental Lactogen 2104-8
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
Z0146 Human Placental Lactogen 2104-8

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports

Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Status - Test Delay 2023-02-01