Placental prolactin (PL)

Placental prolactin, also known as chorionic villus prolactin, is a major hormone associated with fetal growth. Increased in normal pregnancy. Reduced in hydatidiform moles, pre-eclampsia, placental dysfunction or intrauterine asphyxia. Basic Information Specialist classification: maternity check check classification: endocrine examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Found in hydatidiform mole, pre-eclampsia, placental dysfunction or intrauterine asphyxia. Normal value: Serum PL: 23-509 nmol/L Above normal: Normal pregnancy. negative: Positive: Tips: Please inform the doctor about the recent medication and special physiological changes before the test. Normal value Male and non-pregnant women cannot be measured. Pregnant women (5 to 38 weeks of pregnancy) 23 ~ 509nmol / L. Clinical significance Increased in normal pregnancy. Reduced in hydatidiform moles, pre-eclampsia, placental dysfunction or intrauterine asphyxia. Low results may be diseases: expired pregnancy, high prolactinemia precautions First, the precautions before blood draw 1, do not eat too greasy, high-protein food the day before the blood, to avoid heavy drinking. The alcohol content in the blood directly affects the test results. 2. After 8 pm on the day before the medical examination, you should start fasting for 12 hours to avoid affecting the test results. 3, should relax when taking blood, to avoid the contraction of blood vessels caused by fear, increase the difficulty of blood collection. Second, should pay attention after blood draw 1. After blood is drawn, local compression is required at the pinhole for 3-5 minutes to stop bleeding. Note: Do not rub, so as not to cause subcutaneous hematoma. 2, the pressing time should be sufficient. There is a difference in clotting time for each person, and some people need a little longer to clotting. Therefore, when the surface of the skin appears to be bleeding, the compression is stopped immediately, and the blood may be infiltrated into the skin due to incomplete hemostasis. Therefore, the compression time is longer to completely stop bleeding. If there is a tendency to bleed, the compression time should be extended. 3, after the blood draw symptoms of fainting such as: dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, etc. should immediately lie down, drink a small amount of syrup, and then undergo a physical examination after the symptoms are relieved. 4. If there is localized congestion, use a warm towel after 24 hours to promote absorption. Inspection process Pituitary hormone testing. Not suitable for the crowd People with reduced hematopoietic function such as leukemia, various anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or people with thrombocytopenia should pay attention to blood draw, and should not take more or more blood. Adverse reactions and risks 1. After the blood is drawn, do not press the needle hole to avoid subcutaneous hematoma. If there is a small piece of bruise in the blood, it is slightly tender, please don't panic, you can do hot compress after 24 hours to promote the absorption of blood. The general small amount of congestion will gradually absorb in 3 to 5 days and the color will become lighter and return to normal. 2. After the blood draw, symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, etc. should be immediately supine, drink a small amount of syrup, and then undergo a physical examination after the symptoms are relieved.

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