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Progesterone
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Progesterone
Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
DetailsProgesterone, Immunoassay – This test measures the levels of progesterone, a key hormone in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and continue to increase throughout pregnancy, especially from 9 to 32 weeks. Understanding progesterone levels can help in assessing fertility and monitoring pregnancy health.
What patients is this test right for?This test is particularly useful for individuals experiencing fertility issues or for monitoring the health of a pregnancy.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum. A simple blood draw is needed.
Additional test information
This test measures the levels of progesterone, a key hormone in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and continue to increase throughout pregnancy, especially from 9 to 32 weeks. Understanding progesterone levels can help in assessing fertility and monitoring pregnancy health.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Serum. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
DetailsProgesterone, Immunoassay - This test measures the levels of progesterone, a key hormone in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and continue to increase throughout pregnancy, especially from 9 to 32 weeks. Understanding progesterone levels can help in assessing fertility and monitoring pregnancy health.
What patients is this test right for?This test is particularly useful for individuals experiencing fertility issues or for monitoring the health of a pregnancy.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum. A simple blood draw is needed.
Additional details
This test measures the levels of progesterone, a key hormone in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and continue to increase throughout pregnancy, especially from 9 to 32 weeks. Understanding progesterone levels can help in assessing fertility and monitoring pregnancy health.
Highlighted health areas
- Women's health
- Hormones
- Men's health
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Progesterone