Prolactin Biology and Laboratory Measurement: An Update on Physiology and Current Analytical Issues.
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: International Standard between routine methods. Macroprolactinaemia is a relatively common cause of interference in the prolactin assay that may lead to incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary investigations. Measurement of prolactin post polyethylene glycol precipitation (PEG) when prolactin levels are above the reference interval is routinely used to identify macroprolactin, however harmonisation of PEG precipitation process and reporting may improve clinical care.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Mohamed Saleem, Helen Martin, Penelope Coates
Institutions: South Australia Pathology, The University of Adelaide
Language: English
Subfield: Medical Laboratory Technology
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3024850339