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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).
This test measures prolactin levels in the blood to monitor and identify prolactinoma symptoms. Often referred to as the Prolactin Level Test or Serum PRL Test, it aids in determining the root cause of illnesses associated with prolactin hormone levels.
Women who have menopause-like symptoms but irregular or nonexistent periods (amenorrhea).
Women who are infertile and who independently generate milk when not nursing.
Men who experience erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and infertility on occasion.
Those whose high prolactin levels cause them to exhibit symptoms.
Patients with low testosterone may have problems with prolactin.
It is in favor of the investigation and diagnosis of male and female infertility.
Finds and aids in the treatment of pituitary tumors, galactorrhea, and associated conditions.
Assesses and manages testicular problems or erectile dysfunction.
Investigates the etiology of prolactinoma (pituitary tumor) and galactorrhea (abnormal milk flow) and tracks the course of treatment.
Excludes diseases of the pituitary and hypothalamus 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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