A pituitary hormone.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0100
Additional information
Normal levels do not exclude a prolactinoma which could be associated with subtle abnormalities of prolactin excretion. Upto 700 IU/L – normal. Upto 1000 IU/L consider repeat. 1000 – 2000 IU/L consider microprolactinoma, drugs, PCO, hypothalamic disorder including functionless pituitary tumour with suprasellar extension, primary hypothyroidism. 2000 – 4000 IU/L microprolactinoma, hypothalamic disorder (also drugs but less likely) 4000 – 6000 IU/L Almost certainly a prolactinoma although hypothalamic disorder is possible. >6000IU/L Macroprolactinoma.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 72 Hours
In-Patient: 72 Hours
Out-Patient: 72 Hours
GP: 72 Hours/
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Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
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Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mU/L