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Prolactin -Fasting in Greater Kailash, Delhi: The prolactin fasting test measures the amount of prolactin in your blood. Book with GetVisit for NABL-accredited results, same-day slots, home collection and cashless OPD.

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What is a Prolactin -Fasting Test in Delhi ?

What is Prolactin -Fasting?

The prolactin fasting test measures the amount of prolactin in your blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland. It is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests worldwide and plays a key role in both preventive screening and the investigation of liver disease.

What does Prolactin -Fasting measure?

It helps start and maintain milk production after childbirth. It also influences menstrual cycles, fertility, and sexual function. Abnormal prolactin levels can point to pregnancy, pituitary tumors, thyroid problems, certain medications, or kidney disease. Doctors use this test when someone has unexplained breast milk production, irregular periods, infertility, low sex drive, headaches, or vision changes.

What symptoms suggest Prolactin -Fasting may be needed?

A doctor may recommend Prolactin -Fasting when a patient reports fatigue or persistent low energy, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark amber or tea-coloured urine, pale or clay-coloured stools, upper right abdominal discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal swelling, and unexplained weight loss. In Delhi, you can book this test online with home collection available in Preet Vihar, Paschim Vihar, and beyond.

How is Prolactin -Fasting performed?

Whether you visit a walk-in lab in Preet Vihar or book home collection in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, the process is the same. A trained phlebotomist performs a brief, sterile venipuncture, barcodes the sample for tracking, and dispatches it to the NABL lab. Your digital report is available in the GetVisit app the same day for most blood tests.

How accurate is Prolactin -Fasting?

For Prolactin -Fasting, alcohol within 24 hours and strenuous exercise can temporarily raise liver values, so avoid both before testing. GetVisit's NABL labs in Preet Vihar and Paschim Vihar, Delhi process the sample on calibrated analysers with routine quality checks.

Are there any risks to Prolactin -Fasting?

A blood draw for Prolactin -Fasting is very safe. Occasionally there is minor bruising or light-headedness; sitting for a couple of minutes afterwards at the Preet Vihar or Paschim Vihar, Delhi collection point usually prevents this.

Did you know?

Prolactin -Fasting also used to monitor treatment for pituitary tumors and to check recovery after surgery.

Prolactin -Fasting Test Preparation in Delhi

Fasting and diet:

An overnight fast of 8 to 12 hours is needed. Have your last meal the previous evening and take only water until the sample is collected. Carry a light snack for straight after.

What to bring:

Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.

Medication:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

Timing and slots:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Malviya Nagar, Karol Bagh, and the rest of Delhi.

Prolactin -Fasting Test Parameters in Delhi

Single standalone test:

Prolactin -Fasting. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a Prolactin -Fasting Test in Delhi ?

When does a doctor order Prolactin -Fasting?

Prolactin -Fasting is often ordered as part of a pituitary or hormone panel when patients have irregular periods, infertility, unexplained breast milk production, low sex drive, persistent headaches, or visual changes. Doctors use it to diagnose or monitor prolactinoma, hypothyroidism, medication effects, and other pituitary disorders.

Who should get Prolactin -Fasting done in Delhi?

Delhi's Yamuna river is among India's most polluted urban waterways, contributing to seasonal hepatitis A and E outbreaks during monsoon flooding, particularly in areas with older water infrastructure including Shahdara, Dilshad Garden, Preet Vihar, and parts of Dwarka. Delhi also has among India's highest per-capita alcohol consumption rates, driving significant alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease burden across all socioeconomic groups. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Delhi's residential areas including Vasant Kunj and Karol Bagh enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can Prolactin -Fasting help diagnose?

High or low values can result from pregnancy, stress, drugs, sleep, or tumors; a family history of pituitary disease makes testing more important.

What do Prolactin -Fasting results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should Prolactin -Fasting be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after Prolactin -Fasting results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend, not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.

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What happens if prolactin is high?plus

High prolactin (hyperprolactinemia) can cause menstrual changes, amenorrhea, galactorrhea and infertility in women; low libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced sperm production and gynecomastia in men. It may reflect a prolactinoma, medications, hypothyroidism or chest stimulation. Diagnosis uses serum prolactin testing and pituitary MRI. Treatment addresses the cause, often dopamine agonists (cabergoline, bromocriptine), thyroid correction, or rarely surgery.

What does prolactin do to females?plus

Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that promotes breast development and milk production after childbirth, supporting lactation and milk let-down. Elevated prolactin suppresses GnRH, reducing ovulation and menstrual regularity, which can cause amenorrhea and infertility. High levels may cause galactorrhea and lowered libido. It also influences maternal behavior and has minor roles in immune regulation and metabolism.

Is prolactin high in PCOS?plus

Prolactin is not typically elevated in PCOS, though mild increases can occur and the two conditions may coexist. Marked hyperprolactinemia is more often due to other causes (pituitary adenoma, medications, hypothyroidism) and can mimic PCOS symptoms. Clinicians routinely measure prolactin when evaluating oligomenorrhea or infertility to exclude alternative causes and guide management.

What is a normal prolactin level?plus

Normal prolactin depends on sex and pregnancy. Typical reference ranges: men about 2–18 ng/mL and non‑pregnant women about 2–29 ng/mL. Levels rise substantially during pregnancy (often roughly 100–400 ng/mL). Lab methods and units vary; results can be affected by timing, stress, and some medications, so discuss abnormal values with your clinician.

Can I drink coffee or tea before Prolactin -Fasting?plus

If Prolactin -Fasting needs fasting, avoid tea and coffee (even without sugar) during the fasting window, as they can affect some results; plain water is fine. If no fasting is required, your usual drinks are okay.

Can menstruation affect Prolactin -Fasting results?plus

Some tests, such as iron studies and certain hormone panels, can be influenced by your menstrual cycle. If you are on your period, mention it so your doctor can judge whether timing matters for Prolactin -Fasting.

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The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Routine blood work at my ob-gyn's recommendation during the first trimester. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Nehru Place. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

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Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Rohini. Antenatal check-up and everything my ob-gyn asked for was available on GetVisit. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

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Tanya Saxena

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Lakhvinder Kaur

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Bhavna Arora

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We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Punjabi Bagh. In and out in fifteen minutes. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Dinesh Rawat

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The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Routine blood work at my ob-gyn's recommendation during the first trimester. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Nehru Place. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Asif Ali

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Balvinder Kaur

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Akash Singh

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Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Rohini. Antenatal check-up and everything my ob-gyn asked for was available on GetVisit. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Hina Malhotra

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If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Patparganj, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Routine blood work at my ob-gyn's recommendation during the first trimester. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Aamir Qureshi

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My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office near Lajpat Nagar Metro. The team followed proper protocols throughout. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Tanya Saxena

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If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Model Town, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Preconception workup before starting fertility treatment. The lab staff were courteous and I was not made to wait. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Surender Mor

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Antenatal check-up and everything my ob-gyn asked for was available on GetVisit. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Connaught Place. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Blood draw was fast and painless. My treatment plan was updated based on this result. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

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Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Preconception workup before starting fertility treatment. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Preet Vihar. Catching this early made a real difference to my treatment. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Bhavna Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Punjabi Bagh. In and out in fifteen minutes. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Dinesh Rawat

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The phlebotomist was skilled and the draw was quick and painless. Routine blood work at my ob-gyn's recommendation during the first trimester. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Nehru Place. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Asif Ali

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Paschim Vihar. Blood draw was fast and painless. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Balvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

No long queues and no confusion. We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Shalimar Bagh. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Will definitely use GetVisit again.

Akash Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Rohini. Antenatal check-up and everything my ob-gyn asked for was available on GetVisit. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Hina Malhotra

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Patparganj, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Routine blood work at my ob-gyn's recommendation during the first trimester. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Aamir Qureshi

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. We are trying for a baby and my doctor ordered a full preconception panel. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office near Lajpat Nagar Metro. The team followed proper protocols throughout. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Tanya Saxena

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Model Town, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Preconception workup before starting fertility treatment. The lab staff were courteous and I was not made to wait. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Surender Mor

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Antenatal check-up and everything my ob-gyn asked for was available on GetVisit. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Connaught Place. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Blood draw was fast and painless. My treatment plan was updated based on this result. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi