Prolactin is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland and is primarily associated with lactation. Prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood. It stimulates breast development and milk production in women.
The prolactin test may be ordered to measures the amount of prolactin in the blood, to check if prolactin levels are higher than normal, to monitor the progress of pituitary tumors, prolactinoma recurrence.
| Gender | Reference Range* | ||
| Male | 2.1 to 17.7 ng/ml | ||
| Female- Postmenopausal | 1.8-20.3 ng/ml | ||
| Non pregnant | 2.8 – 29.2 ng/ml | ||
| Pregnant | 9.7 – 208.5 ng/ml | ||
*Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
None; however, the sample should be collected 3 to 4 hours after waking.
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