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.
Prolactin Test in Gaya Overview
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 this test?
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 tested?
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
No special preparations needed
- Prolactin
Test code
3206
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.
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00
Turn around time
Same Day
Performing locations
Department
- Endocrinology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹650
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