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ea0070aep664 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

The role of repeated prolactin samples in patients with hyperprolactinaemia

Rodrigues Catarina , Cunha Filipe , Chaves Catarina , Silva Vieira Margarida , Silva André , Garrido Susana , Martinho Mariana , Almeida Margarida

Introduction: Current guidelines recommend a single prolactin sampling for the diagnosis of hyperprolactinaemia. Nonetheless, in some patients, prolactin levels may normalize in a subsequent sampling or if prolactin is collected through a venous catheter some time after puncture. We aimed to assess the percentage of patients in which prolactin remained elevated in repeated sampling and to determine the best prolactin cutoff associated with persistent hyperprolactinaemia.<p...