Prolactin levels may be used for several reasons. Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland and its primary role is to help initiate and maintain breast milk production in pregnant and nursing women.Prolactin testing may be used, along with other hormone tests, to help:Determine the cause of breast milk production not associated with pregnancy or breast-feeding (galactorrhea)Diagnose the cause of infertility and erectile dysfunction in menDiagnose the cause of menstrual irregularities and/or infertility in womenDetect and diagnose tumors that produce excess prolactin (prolactinomas), monitor their treatment, and detect recurrencesEvaluate anterior pituitary function or other pituitary disorder
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - Please Call Customer care
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹490/-
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