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Prolactin Test
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The Serum Prolactin test measures how much prolactin hormone is in the blood. During pregnancy, prolactin works along with estrogen and progesterone to prepare the body for breastfeeding. After delivery, prolactin helps start and maintain milk production. If a woman does not breastfeed, her prolactin levels drop soon after birth. Besides pregnancy, the most common cause of high prolactin is a prolactinoma. It is a non-cancerous tumor in the pituitary gland. These tumors are more common in women but can also occur in men. If the tumor becomes large, it may press on the optic nerve, causing headaches and vision problems. It can also affect the production of other hormones.
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Prolactin TestProlactin plays a crucial role in a wide range of physiological processes particularly in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding in women Its release is controlled by the pituitary gland and can be influenced by several factors including pregnancy breastfeeding emotional or physical stress sleep patterns and certain medications...Read more
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Sample Type - Blood
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Gender - Both
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Age Group - Above 5yrs
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Report Time - 48 hours
Prolactin Test (1 Tests Included)
The Serum Prolactin test measures how much prolactin hormone is in the blood. During pregnancy, prolactin works along with estrogen and progesterone to prepare the body for breastfeeding. After delivery, prolactin helps start and maintain milk production. If a woman does not breastfeed, her prolactin levels drop soon after birth. Besides pregnancy, the most common cause of high prolactin is a prolactinoma. It is a non-cancerous tumor in the pituitary gland. These tumors are more common in women but can also occur in men. If the tumor becomes large, it may press on the optic nerve, causing headaches and vision problems. It can also affect the production of other hormones.
Prolactin test
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The Serum Prolactin test measures how much prolactin hormone is in the blood. During pregnancy, prolactin works along with estrogen and progesterone to prepare the body for breastfeeding. After delivery, prolactin helps start and maintain milk production. If a woman does not breastfeed, her prolactin levels drop soon after birth.
Test Requirements ?
Kindly follow your doctor's instructions, if any, on how to prepare for your test.
- Fasting Requirements: Overnight fasting is preferred 8-12hrs but not mandatory.
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