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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include elevated [[prolactin]] levels and reduced [[thyroid]] hormone levels. | Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include markedly elevated [[prolactin]] levels and reduced [[thyroid]] hormone levels. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the [[diagnosis]] of prolactinoma include: | Laboratory findings consistent with the [[diagnosis]] of prolactinoma include: | ||
:*[[Blood]] [[prolactin]] concentration may be higher than normal (usually >250 ng/ml) | :*[[Blood]] [[prolactin]] concentration may be markedly higher than normal (usually >250 ng/ml) | ||
:*Reduced blood concentration of [[testosterone]] in men | :*Reduced blood concentration of [[testosterone]] in men | ||
:*Decreased blood concentration of [[thyroid]] hormones | :*Decreased blood concentration of [[thyroid]] hormones | ||
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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 markedly elevated prolactin levels and reduced thyroid hormone levels.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prolactinoma include:
- Blood prolactin concentration may be markedly higher than normal (usually >250 ng/ml)
- Reduced blood concentration of testosterone in men
- Decreased blood concentration of thyroid hormones