List of Included Tests - 4 Tests
A hormone secreted from the pituitary gland, which is located just below the brain, and then released into the bloodstream. This hormone performs two different functions: In both women and men, in men, the hormone helps control the production of sperm, and its quantity in men is usually fixed, while in women it controls the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs from the ovaries.
A prolactin (PRL) test measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers.
This test measures the level of the total testosterone hormone in the blood. Testosterone is a male sex hormone that helps in developing musculine features. Adrenal gland is the main source of testosterone. This hormon naturally present in both male and female with different level .
This test is useful for measuring LH (Luteinizing Hormone) in samples of urine or blood. In females, LH is necessary for regulation of their menstrual cycle along with egg production, while in men it stimulates testosterone production, thus playing a vital role in production of sperms.
Preparation
- Fasting is not required
