Parameter
| Biomarker | PRL | Full name | Prolactin | Molecular Type | Hormones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Macromolecule | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, Monitoring |
| Disease | Pituitary Adenoma | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Pituitary | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (immune analysis method, chemiluminescence method) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Excessive secretion by tumor cells regulates mammary gland development and lactation | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical routine application: diagnostic gold standard, the sensitivity of + 95%, specificity 90% +; Effect for recurrence of monitoring and early warning, need to eliminate interference factors such as pregnancy, drugs | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Associated with imaging diagnosis, dopamine agonist levels drop hints curative effect after treatment | ||||