Prolactin Test In Madurai - Price & Details

Pregnant women and women who have newly given birth have high prolactin levels. If the high prolactin levels indicate a tumour in the pituitary gland or a prolactinoma, it must be treated. Prolactinomas are usually benign, but can damage the surrounding healthy tissues. You will be asked to do the prolactin test if the doctor wants to assess these conditions:

• If there is a prolactinoma or a pituitary gland tumour
• Why there is low sex drive or erectile dysfunction in men
• Why women have infertility or menstrual issues

Book the prolactin test with PharmEasy Labs, the country’s premium diagnostic service provider. You can choose from over 500 diagnostic tests, and these tests can be done from almost all parts of India, as services are offered in major towns and cities. Opt for the in-home service collection and get the tests done from the comfort of your home, without visiting any hospital or diagnostic centre.

The services are performed by technicians and phlebotomists who are experts in their field of work, and have many years of experience. You can depend on the test results for accuracy as the samples are analysed by fully automated machines that have the latest technology.

The prolactin test will be prescribed to men if they show any of the following symptoms:

• Nipple discharge
• Low sex drive
• Difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection
• Breast enlargement
• Less body hair

The prolactin test will be prescribed to women for these symptoms:

• Premenopause
• Irregular periods
• Breast tenderness
• Infertility

The test is also done if there are symptoms of a prolactinoma like:

• Blurry vision
• Headache
• Nipply discharge
• Production of breast milk in non-pregnant and non-breastfeeding women

You do not have to make any special preparations before the prolactin test.

During a Prolactin Test

After the prolactin test has been booked, a phlebotomist is assigned who arrives at the house to collect the blood sample. You can choose the date and time of the test. The phlebotomist uses disposable gloves and needles to maintain hygiene and sanitation. They use a vein finder tool to locate the best vein to draw blood from, and clean the area with ethanol. The process is as painless as possible, and will be over in 5 to 10 minutes.