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Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood.
Prolactin is usually measured when checking for pituitary tumors and the cause of:
Breast milk production that is not related to childbirth (galactorrhea)
Decreased sex drive (libido) in men and women, Impotence, Infertility, Irregular or no menstrual periods (amenorrhea.)
Fasting Required: NO
Preferred Specimen: Serum
Reference Range(s):
Adult Male | 2.0-18.0 ng/mL | |
Adult Female | ||
Non-Pregnant | 3.0-30.0 ng/mL | |
Pregnant | 10.0-209.0 ng/mL | |
Postmenopausal | 2.0-20.0 ng/mL | |
Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages) | ||
Female Observed | Male Observed | |
Stage I | 3.6.12.0 ng/mL | ≤10.0 ng/mL |
Stage II-III | 2.6-18.0 ng/mL | ≤6.1 ng/mL |
Stage IV-V | 3.2-20.0 ng/mL | 2.8-11.0 ng/mL |
Turnaround Time: 3 Days
Test Code: 746