-24%

Prolactin Test

Original price was: ₹500.00.Current price is: ₹380.00.

Description
Reviews (0)

Description

Serum Prolactin Test causes the breasts to grow and make milk after birth. Serum Prolactin Test levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers. Levels are normally low for non-pregnant women and for men. Its hormones help regulate important functions such as growth, metabolism, blood pressure, and reproduction. It is influential in over 300 separate processes in various vertebrates, including humans. It has important cell cycle-related functions as a growth-, differentiation-, and anti-apoptotic factor. The hormone acts in endocrine, autocrine, and paracrine manners through the prolactin receptor and numerous cytokine receptors.

Prolactinomas are usually benign (noncancerous).

Diagnose a prolactinoma (a type of tumor of the pituitary gland).
Help find the cause of a woman’s menstrual irregularities and/or infertility.
Help find the cause of a man’s low sex drive and/or erectile dysfunction.
- Production of breast milk if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Nipple discharge
- Headaches
- Changes in vision

You may need this test if you have symptoms of prolactinoma. Symptoms may include:

Symptoms of excess prolactin in women who have not gone through menopause include:

Irregular periods
Infertility
Breast tenderness

A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a small needle. You will need to take your test about three to four hours after waking up.

Prolactinoma (a type of tumor of the pituitary gland)
Hypothyroidism
A disease of the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that controls the pituitary gland and other body functions.
Liver disease

Interpreting test results

If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider. Normally, men and nonpregnant women have just small traces of prolactin in their blood.

Prolactinoma (a benign tumor in your pituitary gland that produces too much prolactin)
Diseases affecting the hypothalamus (the part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland)
Anorexia (an eating disorder)

If your value falls outside the normal range, this doesn’t automatically mean you have a problem.

If your prolactin levels are below the normal range, this could mean your pituitary gland isn’t working at full steam. Lower levels of prolactin usually do not need medical treatment.

Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medicine to lower prolactin levels. A prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood. People who are not pregnant usually have low levels of prolactin in their blood. The purpose of a prolactin test is to measure the level of prolactin in the blood.

Are test results accurate?

Prolactin tests are a common laboratory test. It is important to talk with your health care provider about any special test preparations to ensure an accurate result.

Do I need follow-up Serum Prolactin Test ?

Elevated prolactin levels can be a sign of a variety of health conditions.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Blood urea nitrogen
Creatinine
Electrolytes

Your health care provider can give you information about follow-up tests that are appropriate for your situation.

Questions for your doctor about test results

Your doctor can help address questions about prolactin testing and your test results. Some questions you may choose to ask your doctor include. Do I need follow-up tests based on the results of my prolactin test?

Book now “Serum Prolactin Test” With Free Home Collection

The medical history and physical examination help determine a diagnosis and devise a treatment plan.