Progesterone Test
- Category
- Women's Health
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 10-60 Years
Measures progesterone, the hormone produced after ovulation that prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
Confirms whether ovulation has occurred (usually tested around day 21 of a 28-day cycle), evaluates infertility and monitors early pregnancy or progesterone treatment.
Irregular or absent periods, PCOS symptoms (acne, excess hair), infertility, pregnancy planning or menopause symptoms.
No fasting needed.
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Usually about 7 days before your expected period (day 21 of a 28-day cycle), unless your doctor says otherwise.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 13–37 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.