Prolactin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine whether or not your prolactin levels are higher (or occasionally lower) than normal
When to Get Tested?
When you have symptoms of an elevated prolactin, such as galactorrhoea (milk production not during pregnancy) and/or visual disturbances and headaches; as part of investigation for female and male infertility; for follow up of low testosterone in men
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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