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What is Prolactin Serum Test?

Prolactin (PRL) is produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain. Prolactin stimulates breast growth and milk production during pregnancy and after birth. Pregnant women and new mothers typically have higher prolactin levels. Prolactin is low in men and non-pregnant women.

Prolactin serum test is a simple blood test which measures the level of prolactin hormones in a blood.

Other Names : Prolactin Blood Test, PRL test

What is the function of prolactin hormone ?

• High levels of prolactin hormone helps in the milk production for the baby. This process is called lactation
• Prolactin hormones help in determining the maternal behaviour
• Prolactin hormone promotes neurogenesis (process of formation of neurons in the brain) in foetus
• Prolactin hormone also plays a key role in the development of defence system of the newborn

Purpose of the prolactin test ?

Prolactin test is ordered by the healthcare professional for the diagnosis of the variety of health conditions few of them are listed below

• Erectile dysfunction
• To diagnose the reason of the Production of breast ,milk in a non pregnant women
• Fertility issue
• Irregular menstruation
• Thyroid disease
• Adrenal gland related problems
• PCOD

Symptoms that may call for prolactin blood test

• Infertility issues in men
• Loss of sex drive
• Irregular menstruation
• Conceiving issues
• Body hair loss in men
• Growth of breast tissue in males
• No production of breastmilk in females

How does one prepare for the Prolactin test? 

• No preparation such as fasting is needed.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol before the test
• Take adequate rest and stay calm before the test

Procedure for the Prolactin test

•  A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
•  After this a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little sting when the needle is inserted into a vein
• After collecting the sample the needle is removed, and the sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis.

After care

No particular type of care is required. Just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 mins

Prolactin normal range

The normal range of prolactin may vary based on the gender and whether the women is pregnant or not

• Prolactin normal range in pregnant women : 34 ng/mL to 386 ng/mL
• Prolactin normal range in non-pregnant women : less than 25 ng/mL. 
• Prolactin normal range in men : less than 20 ng/mL

Cost of Prolactin blood Test in Delhi

The Prolactin Test cost varies INR 300 to INR 1500 based on the location and the facility of the diagnostic centre.You can book your Prolactin test in Delhi with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.

Required documents for Prolactin blood Test 

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic centre 

When it comes to your pathological needs, we provide the services that are affordable and easily accessible. Our hardworking team ensures that our patient will have a very safe and comfortable experience. We invest in only high-tech latest machines so that we can provide you highly accurate reports.we provide free home sample collection so book your prolactin blood test at home in delhi only with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.