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Also Known As Serum Prolactin, PRL test, Hyperprolactinemia Test, Prolactin Assay
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The Prolactin test in Bangalore assesses the level of only one parameter in a blood sample – Prolactin.
Prolactin is primarily responsible for the growth of breasts during pregnancy and the production of breast milk after delivery.
Prolactin levels in the blood change throughout the day as it is affected by many factors, such as stress, exercise, high-protein diet, certain medications, and sexual intercourse. So, based on your symptoms and medical history, your doctor may request retesting to confirm the results. If you have high prolactin levels without symptoms of hyperprolactinaemia or if the pituitary imaging studies are normal, your doctor may recommend other tests such as a macroprolactin assay to confirm the results.
Prior to getting a Prolactin test, here are a few important points to know about the test:
Prerequisites
No special preparations are required for a Prolactin test. The Prolactin test requires only a sample of your blood for testing. However, your doctor may advise you to fast for a few hours if any other tests that require fasting are ordered along with the Prolactin test.
Best Time to Get Tested
The blood sample for the Prolactin test can be taken at any time of the day as fasting is not required. However, if you are getting other tests in addition to the Prolactin test, your doctor may recommend an optimal time to get tested.
When is the Prolactin Test Recommended
A Prolactin test is most often done to diagnose a type of pituitary tumour called a prolactinoma that causes the pituitary gland to produce more prolactin. Individuals diagnosed with prolactinoma are also monitored with regular testing, to see if the treatment is working, and after treatment, to check if the tumour has come back.
The Prolactin test is also recommended if you experience symptoms of high prolactin levels. These symptoms are different in men and women.
Women may have symptoms such as:
Irregular periods
Nipple discharge or production of breastmilk without pregnancy or breastfeeding
Infertility
Men may present with:
Low sex drive
Erectile dysfunction
Reduced facial and body hair
Enlarged breasts
Nipple discharge
The Prolactin test may also be recommended to check for low prolactin levels in women who do not produce enough breast milk after delivery.
Cautions Before Doing the Prolactin Test
The Prolactin test is generally a safe and simple test and requires no precautions. However, some medications can alter prolactin levels. Therefore, make sure to inform your doctor about any medications that you are taking.
A Prolactin Blood test at homeis usually ordered along with other tests in the following situations: 1,2
To find the cause of:
Nipple discharge or breastmilk secretion in men and nonpregnant women
Irregular periods in women
Erectile dysfunction in men
Low sex drive and fertility issues in men and women
To diagnose pituitary tumours: A Prolactin Blood test is often done to help diagnose a prolactinoma. Along with symptoms of high prolactin levels, a prolactinoma that is untreated can progress to cause headaches, changes in vision, and low levels of other pituitary hormones, such as cortisol and thyroid hormones. Your doctor may also recommend imaging studies to check for pituitary tumours.
To monitor a prolactinoma and check if the treatment is working. Retesting is also done after treatment to check for tumour recurrence.
To check prolactin levels in new moms who have reduced milk production after childbirth.
Yes, Orange Health Labs offers home sample collection for the Prolactin test that is both convenient and hassle-free. Within 60 minutes of booking a test or at your selected time, an eMedic will appear at your doorstep for sample collection.
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