Prolactin
Prolactin is a pituitary hormone linked to lactation and reproductive rhythms, uniquely responsive to emotional stress and sleep.
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Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
3 – 25 ng/mL
4 – 25 ng/mL
3 – 15 ng/mL
What does a low result mean?
A low level carries no adverse clinical consequences.
What does a high result mean?
A modest elevation very frequently reflects morning rush, needle anxiety, recent exercise, or common medications.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Could procedural stress during the blood draw have bumped this level?
- Would a repeat test after 20 minutes of calm resting clarify the result?
- Could any of my current medications influence prolactin?
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