£60.00
Choose how, where and when
We post you everything you need.
You book an appointment at a phlebotomy clinic, or a professional of your choice, to have your venous sample taken. You cover that appointment and any fee.
Post it back to our lab with the free return postage included.
Because you sort your own draw, this option is discounted.
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.
There are several reasons why a woman or man may be tested for prolactin. Some of the most common reasons include:
Women: To diagnose and monitor conditions related to menstrual irregularities, such as amenorrhea (absence of periods) or oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods) To evaluate infertility or recurrent miscarriage To diagnose and monitor conditions related to lactation problems, such as insufficient milk production or galactorrhea (abnormal breast milk production) To diagnose and monitor pituitary tumors, which can cause excessive prolactin production (prolactinoma)
Men: To diagnose and monitor conditions related to low testosterone levels, such as hypogonadism (underactive testes) To diagnose and monitor pituitary tumors, which can cause excessive prolactin production (prolactinoma) While the prolactin test is primarily used to diagnose and monitor conditions related to prolactin production, the reasons for testing may vary depending on the age and sex of the patient. Some differences include:
Women: Women are more likely to be tested for prolactin to diagnose and monitor conditions related to menstrual irregularities and lactation problems. Women may also be tested for prolactin to evaluate infertility or recurrent miscarriage.
Men: Men are more likely to be tested for prolactin to diagnose and monitor conditions related to low testosterone levels. Men may also be tested for prolactin to diagnose and monitor pituitary tumors.
Children Children may be tested for prolactin to diagnose and monitor conditions related to early puberty or delayed puberty. Children may also be tested for prolactin to diagnose and monitor pituitary tumors.
Results approx 2-3 working days from lab receipt
All blood tests come complete with a personalised doctors report and comprehensive help guide to help you understand your own results and give you a clear picture of your current health
In one of our testing locations.
Turn up to your chosen appointment, and we’ll do the rest.
Once complete, your results will appear in your ‘my account’ area under ‘test results’