Eurofins Biomnis code

PROL

Synonyms

• PRL
• LTH
• Endocrinology

Clinic significance

A peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary according to a circadian rhythm. Its main function is the induction and maintenance of lactation but it is also important in fertility by virtue of its key, direct action on the ovaries or testicles. High levels are seen during pregnancy and in patients with prolactinoma, pituitary tumours, galactorrhea, chronic renal failure, primary hypothyroidism or Stein-Leventhal syndrome. A number of drugs such as oestrogens, dopaminergic antagonists, phenophiazines and metoclopramide interfere.

Prenalytics

• 1 mL
• Serum
• Refrigerated

Further information

Methodology

chimiluminescence (CMIA)

Turnaround time

2 days