Progesterone Test
Progesterone Test
The progesterone test measures levels of this essential reproductive hormone during its typical peak (eg, day 21 of a 28-day cycle) to help determine if and when you’re ovulating. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Blood
Preparation:
This test should be taken 21 days into a 28-day cycle (or 7 days before the start of your next menstrual period) when progesterone levels should be elevated.
Day 1 of your cycle is the day that your menstrual period begins. You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.
What
The Progesterone Test measures the level of progesterone on day 21 of your cycle to determine if you’re ovulating. It may also help detect fertility problems.
Who
Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.
How
Blood
Where
Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
About the Test
The progesterone blood test measures levels of this essential reproductive hormone during the part of your cycle after ovulation should have occurred (eg, day 21 of a 28-day cycle). A higher level may mean ovulation was successful. A lower level may point to potential fertility issues.
Buy your own progesterone test online with Quest. No doctor’s visit is required – simply purchase your progesterone testing, visit a nearby Quest location for sample collection, and get fast results.
How it works
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FAQs
Progesterone is a reproductive hormone that supports pregnancy by preparing the uterine lining to support implantation. Levels are low during a woman’s cycle until they are temporarily elevated as the egg is released during ovulation and for 7-14 days after. If fertilization of the egg occurs, progesterone levels continually rise until birth. If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels return to their normal low level by the start of your next period.
Our Progesterone Test is a blood test that detects the level of progesterone in a woman’s blood to detect that ovulation has occurred. PdG (pregnanediol glucuronide) is a marker of the hormone progesterone. A PdG test detects metabolized progesterone in the first morning urine which is also elevated after ovulation. A PdG test is an additional way to test that ovulation has occurred.
You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.