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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include | Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include: | ||
:*Prolactin: The blood level of prolactin in patients with prolactinoma may be higher than normal (>250 ng/ml). | |||
:*Prolactin | |||
:*Testosterone levels in men: Blood levels of testosterone in men with prolactinoma may decrease. | :*Testosterone levels in men: Blood levels of testosterone in men with prolactinoma may decrease. | ||
:*[[Thyroid]] function tests are done([[hypothyroidism]]) if prolactin is elevated. | :*[[Thyroid]] function tests are done([[hypothyroidism]]) if prolactin is elevated. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include elevated prolactin levels and reduced thyroid hormone levels.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include:
- Prolactin: The blood level of prolactin in patients with prolactinoma may be higher than normal (>250 ng/ml).
- Testosterone levels in men: Blood levels of testosterone in men with prolactinoma may decrease.
- Thyroid function tests are done(hypothyroidism) if prolactin is elevated.