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ea0011p200 | Clinical practise and governance | ECE2006

Is a repeat or resting prolactin necessary in the investigation of hyperprolactinaemia?

Agarwal R , Pramodh S , Durroch P , Chambers S , McGregor A , Aylwin SJB

Background: Prolactin levels are affected by stress, and in patients with moderate hyperprolactinaemia, a repeat test and/or a resting prolactin has been recommended, but there are very few data addressing the utility of these additional measurements.Aim: To study the value of: A) Repeat measurement and B) Resting measurement of serum prolactin in mild to moderate prolactin excess (510–7500 IU/L).Methods and subjects: Case not...