Serum Progesterone - Book Test at Low Cost

What is the serum progesterone test ?

A progesterone test measures the level progesterone in a blood,Progesterone is vital in pregnancy. In smaller amounts, men produce progesterone too.

A progesterone test is used to diagnose infertility, monitor a high-risk pregnancy, determine ovulation days, and detect ectopic pregnancy. Aside from pregnancy, high levels can indicate ovarian cancer and cysts. If progesterone levels don't fluctuate monthly, a woman may not ovulate 

Progesterone test is done multiple times because progesterone levels fluctuate during pregnancy and menstruation.

Functions of the progesterone 

Progesterone test serves a variety of purposes few of them are listed below

• Progesterone is responsible for providing the suitable environment in the uterus for the growth of the baby
• Responsible for the development of the breast tissues
• Helps in the digestion of food 
• Progesterone is responsible for maintaining the normal sleep cycle.
• Progesterone helps in the strengthening of the muscles of the pelvic which further helps in the labour.
• Progesterone holds the process of lactation till the delivery of the baby

Purpose of the progesterone blood test ? 

Progesterone test serves a variety of purpose few of them are listed below :

• Tracking ovulation can help identify female infertility.
• To detect an ectopic pregnancy 
• To monitor progesterone hormone treatment.
• To monitor foetal and placental health, especially in high-risk pregnancies.

Symptoms that may call for the progesterone blood test

• Difficulty in getting pregnant
• Low level of prolactin or delay in lactation process after the delivery
• Risk of ectopic pregnancy
• History of miscarriage 

How does one prepare for the Progesterone  test? 

• No preparation such as fasting is needed.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol before the test
• Take adequate rest and stay calm before the test

Procedure for the Progesterone  test

•  A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab.
•  After this a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample. You might feel a little sting when the needle is inserted into a vein.
• After collecting the sample the needle is removed, and the sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis.

After care

No particular type of care is required. Just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 mins

Cost of Progesterone  blood Test in Delhi

The Progesterone  Test cost varies INR 300 to INR 1000 based on the location and the facility of the diagnostic centre.You can book your Progesterone test in Delhi with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.

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Required documents for Progesterone  blood Test 

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Choose ganesh diagnostic centre for the progesterone blood test in delhi at an affordable range

Ganesh diagnostic centre is one of the most trusted and reputed diagnostic centres. We have a team of trained and expert professionals. We are equipped with the latest technologies to provide you 100% test results. For your convenience we also provide free home sample collection services without any hidden charges. You can book your progesterone blood test in Delhi with Ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.