Blood test
Progesterone
1 parameter
Measures estradiol estrogen level for fertility, cycle and hormone therapy review.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Follicular | cycle dependent |
| Ovulation | higher peak |
| Postmenopause | lower expected |
Estradiol depends strongly on cycle day, age and hormone medicines.
Estradiol/oestrogen (e2) is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 562 against an MRP of Rs. 650, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reference range | Age, sex and cycle-phase specific | Use the lab range on the report first. |
| Low estradiol | Below expected range | May relate to menopause, ovarian function or pituitary context. |
| High estradiol | Above expected range | May need fertility, ovarian or medicine review. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Reproductive hormone | Measures a major estrogen hormone. |
| Fertility/periods | Used in infertility and menstrual-cycle evaluation. |
| Monitoring | Used during fertility treatment or hormone therapy. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Women symptoms | Irregular periods, infertility, menopause symptoms, abnormal bleeding. |
| Men context | Breast enlargement, infertility or hormone imbalance review. |
| Puberty review | Early or delayed puberty assessment. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Cycle timing | Collection day may matter. |
| Medicines | Hormones and fertility medicines can affect results. |
| Interpretation | Read with FSH, LH and clinical history. |
Home sample collection for Estradiol/oestrogen (e2) is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.