Pregnancy Progression Blood Test Panel

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood
• Fasting: No fasting is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.
• Turnaround: 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Quantitative: Measures hCG, a hormone produced by the placenta, in your blood.
• Progesterone: Measures progesterone, a hormone made by the ovaries and later the placenta.

Benefits

• Measures the exact amount of hCG in your blood.
• Helps you track whether hCG levels are changing across the early weeks.
• Includes progesterone, a hormone that supports the early stages of pregnancy.
• Gives you quantitative results for both hormones in one convenient panel.
• Provides information you can review with your healthcare provider.

Who Is This Test For?

• Women who want to confirm a pregnancy with a blood measurement of hCG.
• Women who want to monitor hCG levels as a pregnancy progresses.
• Women who want to check progesterone levels during early pregnancy.
• Women whose healthcare provider has recommended monitoring of pregnancy hormones.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

No fasting is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.

2. How quickly will I get results?

Results are available in 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

3. What can my results tell me?

Together, hCG and progesterone give you a view of two hormones tied to early pregnancy. The quantitative hCG value shows how much of that hormone is in your blood, while progesterone adds information about a hormone that supports pregnancy. Both are reported as quantitative blood measurements.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Context matters most when you read these numbers. hCG and progesterone each describe a different hormone, so they will not necessarily move in the same direction, and one value alone does not confirm or rule out a condition. Your symptoms, medical history, and any other lab findings all shape what the numbers mean. Review your results with a qualified healthcare provider.

Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

An out-of-range value is a reason to talk with a qualified healthcare provider, not a conclusion on its own. Patterns across both hormones, and sometimes across more than one collection, may need clinical interpretation. Your provider can explain what your results mean for you and whether any further evaluation is appropriate.

Pre-test preparation

No fasting is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.