A progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in the blood. Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman’s ovaries. Progesterone plays an important role in pregnancy. It helps make your uterus ready to support a fertilized egg. Progesterone also helps prepare your breasts for making milk.

SPECIMEN: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Specify age, sex and menopausal status on test request form.
STABILITY: Room: 6 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
REPORT: Daily
INSTRUCTIONS: No special preparation required
USAGE: This assay is useful for ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle. It helps to evaluate placental function in pregnancy and maybe used in the workup of patients with Adrenal / Testicular tumors.