Prolactin
Description:
For assessment of hyperprolactinaemia
Clinical details:
Elevated prolactin concentrations may arise due to a variety of physiological, pathological and pharmacological causes including (but not limited to): stress, pregnancy & lactation, hypothyroidism, CKD, seizures, use of typical and atypical antipsychotics.
All prolactin results >700 mIU/L will automatically have a macroprolactin PEG precipitation request added. A macroprolactin screen may also be requested at prolactin concentrations <700 mIU/L, e.g. for a patient previously screened as positive for macroprolatin – please call Customer Services to request this test to be added.
All prolactin results >700 mIU/L will automatically have a macroprolactin PEG precipitation request added. A macroprolactin screen may also be requested at prolactin concentrations <700 mIU/L, e.g. for a patient previously screened as positive for macroprolatin – please call Customer Services to request this test to be added.
Reference range:
See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'
Synonyms or keywords:
Prolactin, Macroprolactin
Units:
mIU/L
Department:
Location:
Last updated: 22/07/2023
