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The prolactin test measures the level of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Book Prolactin in Mulund, Mumbai at GetVisit, NABL labs in Mulund and Goregaon, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.
Home Sample collection
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Male/Female
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33 hours
TEST INCLUDED
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What is a Prolactin Test in Mumbai ?
What is Prolactin?
The prolactin test measures the level of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Prolactin helps start and maintain milk production after childbirth. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.
What does Prolactin measure?
It also influences reproductive hormones and sexual function. The test helps detect pituitary tumors that secrete prolactin, unexplained milk production, menstrual problems, and infertility. Doctors use it when patients have menstrual changes, low libido, or unexplained breast discharge. It also monitors response to treatment for high prolactin and checks effects of medications that raise levels.
What symptoms suggest Prolactin may be needed?
A doctor may recommend Prolactin when a patient reports irregular or absent menstrual periods, unexplained abdominal weight gain, excessive facial or body hair (hirsutism), acne unresponsive to treatment, mood changes, low libido, and difficulty conceiving. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Santacruz, Goregaon, and other parts of Mumbai.
How is Prolactin performed?
You can have the sample for Prolactin taken at home in Santacruz or Goregaon, Mumbai, or at a partner lab. The phlebotomist draws a small amount of blood, applies a cotton swab with light pressure, and dispatches the sample to the NABL-accredited lab the same day.
How accurate is Prolactin?
For Prolactin, results are read against the phase of the menstrual cycle where relevant, so collect on the day your doctor advises. GetVisit's NABL labs in Santacruz and Goregaon, Mumbai use validated hormone assays with quality control.
Are there any risks to Prolactin?
There are no significant risks beyond those of a standard blood draw. For your appointment in Santacruz or Goregaon, Mumbai, drink 2 to 3 glasses of water beforehand and stay seated for 2 to 3 minutes afterwards, as vasovagal fainting (rare) is more likely if you are fasting, anxious, or dehydrated. Tell the phlebotomist if you have fainted during previous draws.
Did you know?
Blood is usually drawn in the morning, and doctors may repeat the test to confirm abnormal results.
Prolactin Test Preparation in Mumbai
Your medicines:
Cycle timing matters for many hormone tests; follow the day your doctor specified and disclose any hormonal medication or contraception.
Before you come:
Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.
Booking your slot:
Book whenever is convenient; for fasting or hormone tests an early-morning slot is ideal. GetVisit covers Juhu, Malad, and all of Mumbai.
Documents and clothing:
Carry your test requisition, a government-issued ID, and any previous reports so results can be compared over time.
Prolactin Test Parameters in Mumbai
Single standalone test:
Prolactin. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Prolactin Test in Mumbai ?
When does a doctor order Prolactin?
Prolactin is often ordered as part of an endocrine or pituitary hormone panel. Doctors request it for symptoms like unexplained breast milk discharge, irregular periods, infertility, low libido, headaches, or vision changes.
Who should get Prolactin done in Mumbai?
PCOS is increasingly diagnosed among Mumbai's young professional and corporate women. High occupational stress in the financial and media sectors concentrated in Lower Parel, Bandra-Kurla Complex, and Andheri West, combined with extremely long commute times disrupting sleep and meal patterns, creates the hormonal and metabolic disruption that drives PCOS in this population. Those who benefit most from Prolactin testing include younger women with menstrual irregularities, couples planning conception, and anyone on hormone therapy. Timely testing in Mumbai shortens the path to an accurate diagnosis.
What conditions can Prolactin help diagnose?
It helps diagnose prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors and monitors treatment. Abnormal results can come from pregnancy, breastfeeding, thyroid problems, kidney disease, stress, or certain medications. A family history of pituitary tumors may make testing more important.
What do Prolactin results mean?
Higher or positive results: High prolactin can disrupt sex hormones and fertility. Lower or negative results: Reduce prolactin by treating underlying causes: normalize thyroid function, review and stop prolactin‑raising drugs, and address pituitary adenomas with dopamine agonists (cabergoline, bromocriptine) or surgery if needed. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.
How often should Prolactin be repeated?
Frequency depends on the clinical question. For a fertility or PCOS work-up, tests are often timed to specific cycle days and repeated over one or two cycles. For patients on hormone therapy, monitoring follows the specialist's schedule, typically every few months until stable.
What happens after Prolactin 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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