Prolactin Blood Test
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, best known for its role in breast milk production. It is also present in men and non-pregnant wo...
What is Prolactin?
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, best known for its role in breast milk production. It is also present in men and non-pregnant women at lower levels.
Why it's testedWhy check your Prolactin?
Prolactin is measured when investigating reproductive hormone questions, menstrual changes or certain pituitary-related concerns. It appears in comprehensive hormone panels.
Panels that include Prolactin
Prolactin is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Hormone Profile (Female)
Checks the hormones behind mood swings, low libido, irregular periods and unexplained symptoms — all the key players in one draw.
Fertility Panel
This panel screens 9 markers across the systems that influence fertility, rather than hormones alone.
SS Plus Hormonal (Female)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded female hormone profile in a single blood draw.
SS Plus Hormonal (Male)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded male hormone profile in a single blood draw.
Fertility + AMH
Our most popular fertility screen — includes AMH (your ovarian reserve), full reproductive hormones and thyroid. Perfect before IVF or if you're trying to conceive.
Endocrinology Plus
This is a 20-marker panel covering four hormonal areas in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about Prolactin
Can prolactin be affected by stress before the test? +
Prolactin can rise transiently with stress and certain activities, so testing conditions can influence the result. Your clinician will take this into account when interpreting it.
Ready to check your Prolactin?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £41 → All individual markers