MACROPROLACTIN Test Cost AED:3600.0
Are you experiencing symptoms related to elevated prolactin levels? Wondering about the cost of the MACROPROLACTIN test? Look no further. DNA Labs UAE offers the MACROPROLACTIN test at a competitive price of 3600.0 AED.
Test Name: MACROPROLACTIN Test
Components:
- Price: 3600.0 AED
Sample Condition:
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Method:
PEG, ECLIA
Test Type:
Disorders of Pituitary gland
Doctor:
Endocrinologist
Test Department:
OS
Pre Test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Test Details:
The MACROPROLACTIN test is a laboratory test used to measure the levels of macroprolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in breastfeeding women. However, sometimes the prolactin molecule can become bound to other proteins, forming macroprolactin. This bound form of prolactin is biologically inactive and does not have the same effects as regular prolactin.
The MACROPROLACTIN test is performed to determine if a person’s elevated prolactin levels are due to the presence of macroprolactin rather than active prolactin. This distinction is important because macroprolactin does not require treatment, whereas elevated levels of active prolactin may indicate an underlying medical condition such as a pituitary tumor or certain medications.
During the MACROPROLACTIN test, a blood sample is taken from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The sample is treated with polyethylene glycol, which selectively precipitates macroprolactin, leaving active prolactin in the supernatant. The remaining sample is then analyzed to measure the levels of active prolactin.
If the MACROPROLACTIN test results show that the majority of the elevated prolactin is in the form of macroprolactin, no further treatment or investigation is usually required. However, if the levels of active prolactin are still high after the test, further evaluation may be needed to determine the underlying cause.
It is important to note that the MACROPROLACTIN test is not routinely performed on all patients with elevated prolactin levels. It is usually reserved for individuals who have symptoms suggestive of hyperprolactinemia or when there is uncertainty regarding the cause of elevated prolactin levels. The decision to perform the MACROPROLACTIN test is made by a healthcare provider based on the individual’s clinical presentation and other laboratory findings.
| Test Name | MACROPROLACTIN Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 3600.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2??3 weeks |
| Method | PEG, ECLIA |
| Test type | Disorders of Pituitary gland |
| Doctor | Endocrinologist |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details | The MACROPROLACTIN test is a laboratory test used to measure the levels of macroprolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in breastfeeding women. However, sometimes the prolactin molecule can become bound to other proteins, forming macroprolactin. This bound form of prolactin is biologically inactive and does not have the same effects as regular prolactin. The MACROPROLACTIN test is performed to determine if a person’s elevated prolactin levels are due to the presence of macroprolactin rather than active prolactin. This distinction is important because macroprolactin does not require treatment, whereas elevated levels of active prolactin may indicate an underlying medical condition such as a pituitary tumor or certain medications. During the MACROPROLACTIN test, a blood sample is taken from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The sample is treated with polyethylene glycol, which selectively precipitates macroprolactin, leaving active prolactin in the supernatant. The remaining sample is then analyzed to measure the levels of active prolactin. If the MACROPROLACTIN test results show that the majority of the elevated prolactin is in the form of macroprolactin, no further treatment or investigation is usually required. However, if the levels of active prolactin are still high after the test, further evaluation may be needed to determine the underlying cause. It is important to note that the MACROPROLACTIN test is not routinely performed on all patients with elevated prolactin levels. It is usually reserved for individuals who have symptoms suggestive of hyperprolactinemia or when there is uncertainty regarding the cause of elevated prolactin levels. The decision to perform the MACROPROLACTIN test is made by a healthcare provider based on the individual’s clinical presentation and other laboratory findings. |
