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Prolactin in Gariahat, Kolkata: GetVisit offers NABL-accredited labs across Gariahat, Ultadanga, and the wider Kolkata region. It measures reproductive or metabolic hormones to diagnose PCOS, infertility, or endocrine disorders and is recommended for adults seeking preventive screening or those with symptoms requiring diagnostic confirmation. Same-day slots, home collection, cashless OPD.
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Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
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Male/Female
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33 hours
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What is a Prolactin Test in Kolkata ?
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. It also influences reproductive hormones and sexual function. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.
What does Prolactin measure?
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. Laboratory analysis produces a numerical result compared against a reference range derived from a healthy population of equivalent age and gender. Clinical context determines whether a borderline result is significant.
What symptoms suggest Prolactin may be needed?
A doctor may order 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. In Kolkata, residents of Shyambazar and Ballygunge commonly present for this test after noticing these symptoms during a routine or preventive consultation.
How is Prolactin performed?
Whether you visit a walk-in lab in Shyambazar or book home collection in Ballygunge, Kolkata, the process is the same. A trained phlebotomist performs a brief, sterile venipuncture, barcodes the sample for tracking, and dispatches it to the NABL lab. Your digital report is available in the GetVisit app the same day for most blood tests.
How accurate is Prolactin?
Rare causes of inaccurate results include: very high biotin supplementation (interferes with immunoassays), haemolysed samples from difficult venipuncture, or failure to fast when fasting was required. Following preparation instructions and using a trained phlebotomist minimises these risks.
Are there any risks to Prolactin?
This is a low-risk procedure. The only intervention is the blood draw. Side effects are limited to a brief pinch and an occasional small bruise at the puncture site, which resolves in 24 to 48 hours without treatment. Patients on anticoagulants should hold light pressure for 3 to 5 minutes after the draw.
Prolactin Test Preparation in Kolkata
Fasting and dietary instructions:
No special fasting needed. Avoid heavy fatty meals and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.
Medication guidance:
For reproductive hormone tests (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your menstrual cycle as specified by your doctor. Hormonal contraceptives significantly affect LH, FSH, and oestradiol , inform your doctor if you use any.
What to bring:
Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.
Timing:
Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.
Prolactin Test Parameters in Kolkata
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Prolactin. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Prolactin Test in Kolkata ?
When does a doctor order Prolactin?
Prolactin is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to confirm a diagnosis, follow up a previously abnormal result, or complete a pre-operative assessment.
Who should get Prolactin done in Kolkata?
PCOS is increasingly prevalent among young working women in Kolkata's IT and services sector , particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, New Town's business parks, and the EM Bypass corridor. Irregular cycles and unexplained weight gain in this demographic frequently go untested for years. 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. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes Prolactin as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of Salt Lake, Tollygunge, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.
What conditions can Prolactin help diagnose?
The conditions diagnosable through Prolactin depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.
What do Prolactin results mean?
LH and FSH levels in women vary by cycle phase. Elevated FSH (above 10 IU/L on day 3) with low AMH suggests reduced ovarian reserve. Elevated LH:FSH ratio (above 2:1) with irregular cycles: PCOS. Elevated prolactin: causes range from stress and medication to pituitary adenoma , requires repeat fasting testing before clinical action. Low testosterone in men: hypogonadism , further investigation with LH, FSH, and prolactin needed.
How often should Prolactin be repeated?
For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.
What happens after Prolactin results are ready?
Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.
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A big thank you to Shikhar from the Visit app for going above and beyond to arrange a last-minute appointment during an urgent situation. His seamless coordination truly made a difference.
A clean facility enhances experience. Quick checkups are a plus. Miss Rinku from Aditya Birla Health Insurance provided excellent service and handled our files well.
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