P0148
Prolactin
Test Details: Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland situated at the base of the brain. Prolactin stimulates breast development and milk production in women. The levels are normally high for pregnant women. Blood prolactin levels may increase due a certain tumour in pituitary gland known as prolactinoma. Its levels may also increase due to intake of certain medications.
Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
To be collected between 8:30 am in morning to 12:30 pm. No exercise before collection. Collected after rest for 30 minutes.
Report Delivery
Same day
Gender
All
Organ
Neuroendocrine
Prolactin
500
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