{"product_id":"progesterone-day-21-1-health-indicators-in-store-home","title":"Progesterone-day 21  1 health indicators in store\/ home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Progesterone (Day 21) Test is a single-marker blood test measuring progesterone in the second half of the menstrual cycle to confirm whether ovulation has occurred, processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-marker progesterone blood test (ovulation confirmation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of biomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 — progesterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTiming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 21 of a regular cycle, or 7 days before your next period if irregular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood — in-store phlebotomy or at-home finger-prick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaboratory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLondon Medical Laboratory (LML) — UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 3–5 working days from when the lab receives your sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store at Holborn London, or at-home self-collection kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWomen trying to conceive who want to confirm whether they are ovulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWomen with irregular cycles investigating possible ovulation problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWomen being assessed for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as part of a wider work-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWomen who want an objective progesterone reading to discuss with a fertility clinician or GP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as a complete fertility assessment on its own; acutely unwell people who need urgent assessment; replacement for advice from a fertility specialist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hormone that rises sharply in the second half of the cycle after ovulation. A raised mid-luteal level supports that ovulation has occurred; the reference range and your clinical context guide interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete payment online and choose your option: an appointment at Holborn London, or an at-home self-collection kit posted to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTime your sample correctly: about 21 days after the first day of your last period if your cycle is regular, or about 7 days before your next period is due if your cycle is irregular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor in-store, attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained operator takes a blood sample. For at-home, follow the kit instructions to collect a finger-prick sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou receive a written report with your result against the reference range, typically within 3–5 working days. A pharmacist can talk you through it and recommend GP or clinic follow-up where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen in my cycle should I take a progesterone test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ovulation confirmation, take the sample about day 21 of a regular 28-day cycle (counting the first day of bleeding as day 1). If your cycle is irregular or longer, take it about 7 days before your next period is due. Timing matters because progesterone only rises after ovulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this test confirm ovulation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgesterone rises in the second half of the cycle once an egg has been released. A raised mid-luteal progesterone level supports that ovulation has occurred. Your report shows your result against the reference range; a pharmacist or clinician interprets it alongside your cycle pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically returned 3 to 5 working days after London Medical Laboratory receives your sample. You will receive a written report showing your level against the reference range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the laboratory accredited?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Samples are processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory operating to ISO 15189, the international standard for medical testing laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my result is unexpected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single progesterone reading does not diagnose a fertility problem on its own. The pharmacist will explain what your level means and, where appropriate, recommend follow-up with your GP or a fertility clinic. Reference ranges are provided with your report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When in my cycle should I take a progesterone test?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For ovulation confirmation, take the sample about day 21 of a regular 28-day cycle (counting the first day of bleeding as day 1). 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