--- title: Progesterone Test type: test id: progesterone url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/progesterone" price_usd: 31.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 37.99 cpt: 84144 category: Hormones sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=progesterone&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Progesterone Test > Key hormone for fertility, pregnancy, and menstrual regularity, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $31.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $31.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($37.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 84144 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Progesterone test tell you? Key hormone for fertility, pregnancy, and menstrual regularity. Progesterone is a hormone produced primarily by the ovaries after ovulation. It prepares the uterine lining for pregnancy and supports early pregnancy. Testing progesterone levels can confirm ovulation, evaluate fertility, monitor hormone replacement therapy, and assess luteal phase deficiency. Levels vary significantly throughout the menstrual cycle. **Clinical use:** Female reproductive hormone produced after ovulation. Used to confirm ovulation, monitor fertility treatments, evaluate luteal-phase defects, and track HRT. ## Who should order it? Women with irregular cycles, infertility workup, suspected luteal-phase defect (early miscarriages), anyone on progesterone HRT, ovulation tracking for natural family planning. ## Biomarkers measured - [Progesterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/progesterone) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $31.99 | $37.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $31.99 | $37.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $32.99 | $38.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Progesterone test cost? A Progesterone test costs $31.99 at TestWell — $37.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $89.00 at Quest Health and $89.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $31.99 | $37.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $89.00 | $89.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/progesterone-test/745M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $89.00 | $89.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/progesterone-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 17183 · Labcorp test no. 500167 · BioReference code 0335-0. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Best tested on day 21 of the menstrual cycle (7 days after ovulation) for fertility evaluation. ## Related conditions - Anovulation (N97.0) - Luteal phase defect (N97.0) - Recurrent pregnancy loss (N96) - [PCOS](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/pcos) (E28.2) ## Common questions about the Progesterone test ### When in my cycle should I test progesterone? Day 21 of a 28-day cycle (or ~7 days after ovulation in any cycle). Progesterone peaks mid-luteal phase; testing at the wrong time gives meaningless low results. Use ovulation kits or basal body temperature to time the draw if your cycle is irregular. ### What's a normal day-21 progesterone? Above 10 ng/mL confirms ovulation occurred. Below 5 ng/mL suggests anovulation. 5-10 ng/mL is gray-zone and often indicates a luteal phase defect — sometimes treated with progesterone supplementation in fertility workups. ### Why is progesterone important for fertility? Progesterone stabilizes the uterine lining after ovulation and supports early pregnancy. Low luteal-phase progesterone is a recognized cause of recurrent early miscarriage and difficulty conceiving. Many fertility clinics supplement progesterone in IVF cycles for this reason. ### How much does a progesterone test cost without insurance? On TestWell, Progesterone is $31.99. Quest Direct lists the same test at $50, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $100-150 without insurance. ### What is the CPT code for progesterone? The CPT code for serum progesterone is 84144. ### Do I need to fast? No fasting required. Timing within the cycle matters far more than fasting state. ### Should I add progesterone to a full fertility panel? Yes — day-21 progesterone is essential for fertility workup. Pair with day-3 [FSH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fsh), [LH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/luteinizing-hormone), [Estradiol](https://www.test-well.com/tests/estradiol), [AMH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/amh), [Prolactin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/prolactin), and [TSH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh). The [Fertility Women Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/womens-fertility-panel) bundles them at a discount. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=progesterone&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/progesterone Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.