Measures the level of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, to help diagnose issues related to menstrual irregularities, infertility, or pituitary disorders.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
Prolactin's primary role is to stimulate the release of milk from the lactating mammary gland in females. This blood test may be requested, along with other hormone levels such as growth hormone, when either hypopituitarism (deficient pituitary function which may present as a thyroid or adrenal problem) or hyperpituitarism (a high level of prolactin which can be caused by stress or certain medication, or a tumour within the pituitary gland) is suspected. Many bodily functions depend upon prolactin,
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£64.25 against a comparison-group median of £59.63 (+8%).
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Experiencing low libido, irregular periods, erectile dysfunction, or unexplained fatigue? This test measures prolactin, a hormone that plays a key role in reproductive health for both men and women.
A test to look at your levels of prolactin.
Experiencing low libido, irregular periods, erectile dysfunction, or unexplained fatigue? This test measures prolactin, a hormone that plays a key role in reproductive health for both men and women.
