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PROLACTIN, SERUM
Sample to be collected 4 hours after the patient has awakened. Overnight fasting is preferred.
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the Pituitary gland in the brain. Prolactin test in females helps to investigate unexplained flow of breast milk, abnormal nipple discharge, absence of menstrual periods and infertility. In men this test helps to diagnose the cause of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. It is also used to detect and monitor a pituitary tumor that produces prolactin (prolactinoma).
Prolactin levels in the blood are assessed by this test in order to monitor and diagnose prolactinoma patients' symptoms. Often referred to as the Prolactin Level Test or Serum PRL Test, it aids in determining the underlying reason for medical disorders associated with prolactin hormone levels.
Women who have menopause-like symptoms and irregular or nonexistent periods (amenorrhea).
Women who are experiencing infertility and who produce milk on their own when not nursing.
Men who experience erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and infertility occasionally.
Those who have symptoms due to increased prolactin levels.
Individuals with low testosterone levels may have problems relating to prolactin.
It helps with both male and female infertility diagnosis and research.
Finds and aids in the treatment of galactorrhea, pituitary tumors, and associated conditions.
Looks into and diagnoses testicular or erectile problems.
Tracks the development of the treatment and discusses the causes of prolactinoma (pituitary tumor) and galactorrhea (abnormal milk flow).
Excludes illnesses affecting the pituitary and hypothalamic glands.
Women's fertility is restored.
Sample to be collected 4 hours after the patient has awakened. Overnight fasting is preferred.
Daily
R082
N/A
8 hrs
48 hrs
4 weeks
CLIA
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Collect specimen 4 hours after the patient has awakened. Overnight fasting is preferred. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Prolactin is secreted episodically. Pooling equal volume of serum from 3 samples drawn at 15 minute intervals is recommended.
This assay is a useful aid in the evaluation of Pituitary tumors, Amenorrhea, Galactorrhea, Infertility & Hypogonadism. It also helps in monitoring therapy in prolactin producing tumors.
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