Prolactin
Measures prolactin levels in the blood, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Elevated prolactin levels can cause infertility, irregular menstruation, and galactorrhea. Useful in diagnosing pituitary tumors or hypothalamic dysfunction.
Overview of Prolactin
About this test
Prolactin is a hormone test that measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is important for reproductive health, as prolactin plays a role in lactation and menstrual cycle regulation. Abnormal prolactin levels can affect ovulation and fertility. Elevated prolactin may be associated with conditions like pituitary disorders or hormonal imbalance.
Key points:
Measures prolactin hormone
Important for fertility and lactation
Helps assess hormonal balance
Blood-based test
Useful in menstrual disorders
Why consider Prolactin?
Prolactin is essential in evaluating infertility and irregular menstrual cycles. It helps detect hormonal causes of reproductive issues.
Key reasons:
Identifies hormonal imbalance
Supports infertility diagnosis
Helps evaluate irregular periods
Detects pituitary disorders
Guides treatment
Who should get Prolactin?
Prolactin is recommended for individuals with fertility concerns, irregular periods, or unexplained lactation.
Recommended for:
Women with irregular cycles
Infertility evaluation
Suspected hormonal imbalance
Unexplained breast discharge
Men with hormonal symptoms
More Information
Prolactin may require morning sampling for accuracy. Results should be interpreted with clinical correlation.
Additional details:
Simple blood test
May require fasting (sometimes)
Hormone levels vary
Needs medical interpretation
Test included
- Prolactin
Doctor information
Test code
3206
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Endocrinology
Turn around time
Same Day
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 ML |
Specimen stability information
Serum
Collection instructions
Recommended not mandatory - Any medication/dietary supplement should be stopped before 10 - 12 hour of sample collection with consultation of your doctor. Overnight fasting sample collected in mid morning before 12 noon is preferred. Avoid immediate sample collection after waking up. Avoid any form of exercise before sample collection. Age+Gender+Clinical/treatment history required. Sample to be collected post 20 min resting position . If required by Clinician for adult females during Menstrual cycle – then Day / Day 3 recommended.
Package price
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