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,
Sample Collection Options for this Prolactin Test.
Self Collect Sample
Cost: Free - Pay for Test Only
You can easily collect the blood required for this Prolactin Test by using one of our Finger-Prick Collection Kits.
Visit a Partner Clinic
Cost: Add £30
We have partnered with Superdrug and Circle Health Hospitals in order to provide you with phlebotomy.
Nurse Home Visits
Cost: Add £55
Let our Nurses come to your home or place of work - we cover Mainland England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland.
This Blood Test can be taken at Home
This home blood test is available for fingerprick (microtainer) OR Phlebotomy (venous vacutainer) collection using one of our many phlebotomy options across the UK. You can even choose to arrange your own health professional to collect the sample.
If you're unsure about how to access this test or how the procedure works please watch this short video.
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