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Prolactin levels are used, along with other tests, to help:
Why Do I Need It?:
To determine whether your prolactin levels are higher (or occasionally, lower) than normal.
When you have symptoms of elevated prolactin, such as galactorrhea and/or visual disturbances and headaches; as part of a workup for female and male infertility; for follow-up of low testosterone in men.
Other Relevant Tests:
FSH, LH, Testosterone, DHEAS, Estrogen, Progesterone
Test Details:
Normal Range:
Adult Male | 2.0-18.0 ng/mL |
Adult Female Non-Pregnant | 3.0-30.0 ng/mL |
Adult Female Pregnant | 10.0-209.0 ng/mL |
Adult Female Postmenopausal | 2.0-20.0 ng/mL |
Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages) Female Observed | 3.6-12.0 ng/mL |
Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages) Male Observed | ≤10.0 ng/mL |
High Results Indicate:
Elevated levels may indicate hypothalamic disease, hypothyroidism, kidney disease or pituitary tumors.