Progesterone Blood Test Online: Where to Order, What It Costs and When to Draw It

By The HRT Index Editorial Team · Editorial research — not medically reviewed · Last verified October 2026

A progesterone blood test online cost $45 to $95 at the six sellers we checked on October 27, 2026, with no doctor's visit needed in most states. Draw it about a week before your next period. It can show whether you ovulated that cycle, but it can't diagnose perimenopause or set an HRT dose.

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What we actually verified · Last verified October 2026

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What we read on October 27, 2026:

• The progesterone test pages at Quest (questhealth.com), Labcorp OnDemand, Walk-In Lab, Request A Test, Life Extension and HealthLabs: price, added fees, turnaround, prep and stated limits.
• Quest's three women's hormone panels and Labcorp OnDemand's Menopause Test, to see which panels include progesterone.
• Labcorp's clinical test page for progesterone (reference ranges and method).
• ASRM's 2021 committee opinion on timing a progesterone test, ACOG's patient answers on hormone testing, and The Menopause Society's 2022 hormone therapy position statement.
• The FDA label for Prometrium (micronized progesterone capsules).

What we could not read: Ulta Lab Tests blocked our checks, so its price is not in our table.

What we did not do: we did not buy a test, give blood, or use any service as a patient. Prices change, and the number at checkout is the only one that counts.

How we judge any option (our Verification Standard, in this order): 1) clinical legitimacy, 2) care quality, 3) medication fit, 4) price transparency, 5) access. Read the full methodology.

Jump to: Which situation are you in? · Prices · Do you need this test? · When to draw it · Reading your result · If you're on HRT · Panels · Insurance and HSA · Blood vs saliva or urine · When not to self-order · Starting HRT without a test · FAQ

Start here: which situation are you in?

Most people searching for a progesterone test want one of four things. The right next step is different for each, so find yours first.

If you are in the first row, the price table is next. If you are in rows two to four, the money is usually better spent elsewhere, and the sections below explain why.

Progesterone blood test online prices, checked October 27, 2026

Every seller below sends you to a lab for a standard blood draw from your arm. You order and pay online, take the requisition to a patient service center, and get the result online. None of them bills insurance.

Single progesterone blood test. Prices read on each seller's own page on October 27, 2026. "Not shown" means the product page did not list it, not that it is zero.

What the table tells you. A single progesterone blood test is a cheap, common lab test. The same Quest test (code 745) cost $63 all-in through Request A Test and $95 on Quest's own site, so the website you order through, not the lab, sets much of the price. Labcorp's and Quest's own consumer sites were the most expensive in our check.

What you are paying for. Each seller bundles three things: the lab test, a physician's order (needed in most states for you to order a test yourself), and the blood draw at a lab. Walk-In Lab, Request A Test and Quest list the physician or service fee separately. Labcorp OnDemand says a provider reviews and approves the order. Quest says an independent provider can discuss your results at no extra cost.

Questions to settle at checkout:

• Is there a physician or order fee on top of the listed price?
• Which lab will draw my blood, and is there one near me?
• Is the test available in my state?
• Will I be called if my result is outside the reference range?
• Can I cancel and get a refund if I don't use the requisition?

Codes, if you want to compare the same test: Quest's progesterone test is code 745 (in its product page address and on Request A Test). Labcorp's is 004317. Both Labcorp and Walk-In Lab list CPT code 84144.

Do you actually need a progesterone blood test?

A progesterone blood test answers one narrow question well: did this cycle include ovulation? Labcorp's clinical page describes the test's uses as checking for a working corpus luteum (the structure left after an egg is released), confirming ovulation, and evaluating fertility and early pregnancy. That is the job it was built for.

It is a poor tool for the questions most women in their 40s bring to it.

Is this perimenopause? ACOG's answer to patients is direct: "You probably don't need hormone testing." It says an OB-GYN can usually tell if you're in perimenopause from your age, symptoms and changes in your periods. ACOG adds that if you are younger than 45 with changes in bleeding, and especially younger than 40, you may be offered a blood test to check for early or premature menopause. That is a clinician-ordered workup, usually built around FSH and other hormones, not a stand-alone progesterone test.

Do I need to test before starting HRT? ACOG says hormone testing "isn't recommended before starting hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms", because hormone levels change so much during the menopause transition that testing likely would not add useful information. The Menopause Society's 2022 position statement says serum hormone testing "is rarely needed".

Is my progesterone low? One blood draw is a single point in a cycle that may not repeat next month. ASRM notes that luteal progesterone levels can change sevenfold over a few hours, so a single value can confirm ovulation but should not be used to judge the quality of the luteal phase. Our page on low progesterone symptoms in perimenopause covers what symptoms can and can't tell you.

When the test does make sense: you have fairly regular cycles, you want to know whether you are still ovulating, and you can time the draw. Some women in early perimenopause want that information for their own understanding, and a well-timed test is an inexpensive way to get it. Just know in advance what it will and won't tell you.

The right online menopause care isn't the same for every woman — it depends on your symptoms, what you've already tried, your age, your state and your health history. Some situations belong with an in-person clinician first. Use The HRT Index's Find My HRT Path tool to explore a featured care option for your situation — and to flag when online care isn't the right starting point — before your first consult. It is free, takes about 60 seconds, asks five questions and needs no email. It is not a diagnosis, a test or a treatment plan.

When to take a progesterone blood test

Timing decides whether your result means anything. Progesterone stays low before ovulation and rises after it, so a test on the wrong day can look "low" in a woman who ovulates normally.

What the sellers and guidelines say:

How to count it:

1. Day 1 is the first day of real bleeding, not spotting.
2. Work out your usual cycle length from your last few cycles.
3. Subtract 7 from your cycle length. That is roughly your draw day.

If your cycles are irregular. This is the common problem in perimenopause: you can only know "a week before your next period" after the period arrives. A practical approach is to write down your draw date and the day your next period actually starts. If it came about a week later, the timing was right. If it came two weeks later, the draw was probably too early, and a low number may mean nothing. ASRM also notes that a history of very infrequent or absent periods is enough on its own to establish that you're not ovulating regularly, without further testing.

If you have no periods. Quest and Life Extension say you can test any time. But see the next section: after menopause the expected result is close to zero, so the test usually adds little.

Prep the sellers list:

• No fasting is needed (Walk-In Lab, HealthLabs, Life Extension).
• Stop biotin for at least 72 hours before the draw. Labcorp says high-dose biotin can interfere with its test, and Walk-In Lab and Request A Test give the same 72-hour advice.
• Tell the lab and your clinician about DHEA. Request A Test says DHEA may falsely raise a progesterone result.
• Hormonal birth control and hormone therapy can interfere with the result, according to Labcorp OnDemand and Life Extension.
• Don't stop any prescribed medicine to get a "cleaner" result unless your prescriber tells you to. MedlinePlus gives the same warning.

How to read a progesterone blood test result

Your report will show a number in ng/mL next to the lab's own reference ranges. Ranges differ by lab and method, so always compare your number with the range printed on your report.

Labcorp's reference ranges for progesterone (test 004317, read October 27, 2026):

What a number can tell you:

• Above 3 ng/mL about a week before your period: ASRM calls a progesterone level above 3 ng/mL "presumptive and sufficient evidence" of recent ovulation. In plain terms: you very likely ovulated that cycle.
• Low, with good timing: that cycle may not have included ovulation. In perimenopause, cycles without ovulation become more common, so one low result is not surprising. It does not mean you'll need treatment, and Labcorp OnDemand notes that a single low value does not necessarily mean abnormal ovulation.
• Low, with uncertain timing: treat it as uninformative. The draw may simply have been before ovulation.
• After menopause: a result near zero is the expected range, not a deficiency.

What it cannot tell you:

• Whether you are in perimenopause or menopause. No single progesterone value diagnoses either.
• Whether your symptoms are "caused by low progesterone." A SWAN sub-study found a single timed luteal blood progesterone correlated only weakly with progesterone measured across the whole luteal phase in urine (r = 0.26).
• Whether you need HRT, or what dose. ACOG and The Menopause Society both say hormone levels are not how that decision is made.
• The cause of infertility. Labcorp OnDemand says plainly that its test "does not diagnose or determine the cause of infertility."

If a result is far outside the range, or you are bleeding, pregnant or in pain, contact a clinician rather than retesting on your own.

Testing progesterone while you're on HRT

This is where the sellers disagree with one another, and where we think most women should skip the test.

• Labcorp OnDemand: its test "is not intended for individuals on hormone therapy or hormonal contraception, as these may interfere with the test results."
• HealthLabs: lists "monitoring hormone therapy" among reasons to consider its test.
• Life Extension: suggests timing the draw after you take your hormones to see peak levels.

What the evidence says. The Menopause Society's 2022 position statement says that using serum, saliva or urine hormone tests to guide hormone therapy dosing is unreliable, because of differences in absorption, daily swings and variation between and within people. It says saliva and urine testing to set doses is "unreliable and not recommended" and serum testing "is rarely needed."

The FDA label for Prometrium (micronized progesterone capsules) gives a fixed schedule for protecting the uterine lining: 200 mg at bedtime for 12 days of each 28-day cycle alongside estrogen. The label's endometrial protection data came from biopsies of the uterine lining, not from blood levels. The label also notes that taking the capsules with food raises how much is absorbed, which is one more reason a single blood level after a dose is hard to read.

Our reading: if you take progesterone with estrogen and still have a uterus, the things that matter are taking it as prescribed and reporting unexpected bleeding. A blood level after your dose does not show whether your uterine lining is protected. If you are worried your dose is wrong, that is a conversation with your prescriber, not a reason for a $45 to $95 test. More on that in do you need progesterone if you have a uterus.

Single test or a hormone panel?

Panels cost more and many don't include progesterone at all. Check the list of what's tested before you buy.

Panels we checked on October 27, 2026:

The catch with day-3 panels. On day 3 of a cycle you haven't ovulated yet, so progesterone is expected to be low (Labcorp's follicular range is 0.1–0.9 ng/mL). If you still have periods, the progesterone number from a day-3 panel can't tell you whether you ovulate. A single progesterone test timed for about a week before your period answers that question. The panel doesn't.

If a clinician wants FSH or estradiol too, see our guides to the FSH test for menopause online, the estradiol blood test online and the hormone panel for women online.

Insurance, HSA and FSA

• Insurance: none of the direct-to-consumer sellers bills insurance. Quest says its purchases can't be submitted for insurance reimbursement. HealthLabs says it will give an itemized receipt you can submit yourself.
• HSA/FSA: Quest, Labcorp OnDemand and HealthLabs say they accept HSA or FSA cards.
• The insurance route: if a clinician orders the test for a medical reason, insurance may cover it, subject to your plan. That route is usually slower but can cost you less. Ask your clinician's office which lab is in-network.

Blood, saliva or urine?

A blood test gives you a number at one moment. Labcorp OnDemand notes that urine PdG tests (which measure a progesterone breakdown product) are qualitative, while its blood test is quantitative. That means the urine strip tells you yes or no, and the blood test gives an actual level.

Saliva hormone tests are sold widely, but The Menopause Society says saliva and urine testing to determine HRT dosing is "unreliable and not recommended." If you are weighing at-home kits, read our guides to at-home hormone tests for menopause and the DUTCH test first.

When not to self-order a progesterone test

Ordering your own lab test is legal in most states, but some situations need a clinician, not a lab result:

• You might be pregnant and have bleeding or pain. MedlinePlus notes that progesterone testing is used in the workup of ectopic pregnancy, which can be a medical emergency. Get care now; don't order a test online.
• Any bleeding after menopause. ACOG says bleeding after menopause should be checked by a clinician. A progesterone level won't explain it. See ACOG's bleeding after menopause guidance.
• You are under 40 and your periods have stopped or changed. ACOG says you may be offered a blood test to check for early or premature menopause. That needs a clinician who can order the right panel and act on the result.
• You've been trying to conceive for 12 months (or 6 months if you're 35 or older). ASRM recommends a full fertility evaluation at those points, sooner after 40. One progesterone test is not that evaluation.
• You're on hormone therapy and something feels wrong. Call your prescriber.

Starting HRT without a progesterone test

Many women search for a progesterone test because they think they need one to get help for sleep, mood or hot flashes. Usually they don't. ACOG says hormone testing isn't recommended before starting hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, and online clinics that follow those guidelines typically decide based on your symptoms, history and cycle pattern.

If your real goal is HRT, including micronized progesterone, these guides can help:

• Clinics that include labs: if you want testing as part of care, see online HRT with labs included.
• Clinics that don't require labs: see online HRT with no lab requirement.
• Progesterone itself: see progesterone for perimenopause, the cheapest progesterone without insurance and the best online progesterone providers.

Find the route that fits you

If you're not sure whether a test, a clinician visit or treatment comes first, start with your situation. Find My HRT Path asks about your symptoms, what you've tried, your age, your state and your health history. It then shows a featured care option or tells you when online care isn't the right place to start.

Frequently asked questions about the progesterone blood test online

How much does a progesterone blood test cost online?

At the six sellers we checked on October 27, 2026, totals we could confirm ran from $51 (Walk-In Lab, $45 plus a $6 physician fee) to $95 (Quest, $89 plus a $6 fee). HealthLabs listed $45 and Life Extension $55, but their product pages did not show any checkout fee.

Can I order a progesterone blood test without a doctor?

Yes, in most states. The seller arranges a physician's order for you. Quest's blood draw isn't offered in Arizona, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, and other sellers may limit some states, so check availability at checkout. You must be 18 or older at Quest and Labcorp OnDemand.

What day should I take a progesterone blood test?

About 7 days before your next period. That is day 21 of a 28-day cycle. ASRM recommends counting back from your expected period rather than always using day 21. If you have no periods, Quest says you can test any time.

Can I take a progesterone test if my periods are irregular?

You can, but timing is a guess. Write down the draw date and the start of your next period. If the period came about a week later, the result is meaningful; if it came much later, a low result may just mean the draw was too early.

What progesterone level shows ovulation?

ASRM says a level above 3 ng/mL, drawn about a week before your period, is presumptive and sufficient evidence of recent ovulation.

What progesterone level indicates menopause?

None does on its own. Labcorp's postmenopausal range is 0.0–0.1 ng/mL, but low progesterone also occurs before ovulation in any cycle. ACOG says perimenopause is usually diagnosed from age, symptoms and period changes.

Can a progesterone blood test diagnose perimenopause?

No. ACOG says most women don't need hormone testing to know they're in perimenopause.

Should I test my progesterone while on HRT?

Usually not. Labcorp OnDemand says its test isn't meant for people on hormone therapy, and The Menopause Society says hormone testing to guide dosing is unreliable. Ask your prescriber if you're worried about your dose.

Do I need to fast for a progesterone blood test?

No. The sellers we checked say fasting isn't needed. Stop biotin at least 72 hours before the draw.

How fast will I get results?

From 1 business day (Request A Test) to 3–5 business days (Walk-In Lab), according to each seller. Labcorp OnDemand says 1 day after the sample reaches the lab.

Does insurance cover an online progesterone test?

No. Direct-to-consumer sellers don't bill insurance. Many accept HSA or FSA cards. A test ordered by your own clinician may be covered under your plan.

Is a saliva or urine progesterone test as good?

They answer different questions. Urine PdG strips give a yes-or-no signal, and The Menopause Society says saliva and urine testing to set HRT doses is unreliable.

Does a menopause panel include progesterone?

Not always. Quest's Menopause & Perimenopause Assessment Panel doesn't. Labcorp OnDemand's Menopause Test does, but it is drawn on day 3, when progesterone is expected to be low anyway.

How we checked this page, and its limits

This is editorial research and is not medical advice. It is not medically reviewed (medical review policy). A lab result should be interpreted by a clinician who knows your history. If we get something wrong, tell us.

Limits:

• Prices are the listed prices on each seller's product page on October 27, 2026. Totals add only the fees those pages showed. Taxes, in-home draw fees and any fee shown only at checkout are not included.
• We could not open Ulta Lab Tests' page, so it is not priced.
• Promo codes are noted but not counted in totals.
• Reference ranges are Labcorp's. Other labs and methods (such as LC-MS) use their own ranges.
• We did not buy any test or use any service as a patient.

Sources (read October 27, 2026):

• Quest Diagnostics. Progesterone Test; Menopause & Perimenopause Assessment Test Panel; Women's Hormone Panel — Basic (13039M) and — Expanded (14225M).
• Labcorp OnDemand. Progesterone Test and Menopause Test.
• Labcorp. Progesterone, test 004317: method, reference ranges and biotin interference.
• Walk-In Lab. Progesterone Blood Test.
• Request A Test. Progesterone Testing.
• Life Extension. Progesterone Blood Test. Cited for price, method and stated timing only.
• HealthLabs. Progesterone Testing.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Fertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion. Fertil Steril 2021;116:1255-65.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Do I need to have testing of my hormone levels during perimenopause? and Should I have hormone testing before starting hormone therapy?
• The Menopause Society. The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society.
• U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Prometrium (progesterone) capsules label.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause.
• MedlinePlus. Progesterone Test.
• Santoro N, et al. Serum and urine reproductive hormones in the SWAN Daily Hormone Study luteal pilot.

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