Hormone health
Prolactin
Measures prolactin, a pituitary hormone associated with milk production and reproductive function.
Understanding the result
The panel label says “women only”; prolactin testing itself is also used in other patients when clinically appropriate.
Reading your report
Use the units, method and reference interval on your laboratory report. Your clinician can interpret the result alongside your history and other findings.
Sources & further reading
Educational summary · September 2026