Use of Serum Prolactin in Diagnosing Epileptic Seizures

Guideline, September 2005

Based on the evidence classification scheme of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), we propose recommendations for the use of serum PRL assay to differentiate ES from psychogenic NES. We also reviewed the usefulness of serum PRL in other settings, such as following syncope and repetitive seizures and in the neonatal population.

Reaffirmed on January 22, 2022.