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PROLACTIN, SERUM Test in Bengaluru

  • Special Instruction

    Sample to be collected 4 hours after the patient has awakened. Overnight fasting is preferred.

  • Parameters covered

    1
  • Report Frequency

    Daily

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₹600.00

Price applicable for Home Collection orders only.

Overview

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).

Parameters

  • 1. Prolactin

Prolactin Test in Bengaluru

This test evaluates blood levels of prolactin to track and diagnose symptoms in people with prolactinoma. Often called the Serum PRL Test or Prolactin Level Test, it helps identify the underlying cause of medical conditions linked to prolactin hormone levels.

Who All are Eligible for Prolactin Test?

  • Women with irregular or nonexistent periods and symptoms similar to those of menopause (amenorrhea).

  • Women who are infertile and who, while not breastfeeding, independently produce milk.

  • Men who occasionally suffer from infertility, diminished libido, and erectile dysfunction.

  • Those who experience symptoms as a result of elevated prolactin levels.

  • Low testosterone patients may experience prolactin-related issues.

Why Take Prolactin Test in Bengaluru?

  • It supports study and diagnosis of infertility in both men and women.

  • Locates pituitary tumors, galactorrhea, and related diseases and helps cure them.

  • Evaluates and treats erectile dysfunction or testicular issues.

What are The Benefits of Prolactin Test?

  • Examines the causes of galactorrhea (abnormal milk flow) and prolactinoma (pituitary tumor) and follows the treatment's progress.

  • Excludes conditions affecting the hypothalamic and pituitary glands.

  • Fertility in women is restored.

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