Description
Prolactin test is for people suffering from:
Symptoms of elevated prolactin, such as vision problems and headaches
Low levels of testosterone (in men)
Main purpose of the Prolactin test:
To help investigate the unexplained flow of breast milk (galactorrhea), abnormal nipple discharge, absence of menstrual periods, and/or infertility in women
To help diagnose the cause of decreased libido and/or erectile dysfunction in men
To detect and monitor a pituitary tumour that produces prolactin (prolactinoma)
Sample Required:
Blood sample drawn from a vein
Test Preparation Required:
None
