Ovarian progesterone: Progesterone (ovarian) and dhea are the precursors for more specialized steroid hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen and testosterone. Taking synthetic progesterone, progestin, will not increase the level of these hormones.
This test is called a hepatitis C viral load test (or RNA test). If this test is positive, you have chronic hepatitis C, and you may eventually have health problems from the virus. You do not need a liver biopsy to determine if you have hepatitis C. For more details about these tests, go to Understanding Lab Tests. Getting Tested: Entire Lesson.
Understanding lab test results. If you have hepatitis C (HCV), you probably have lab testing done on a regular basis to monitor your liver function and other health parameters. Understanding lab test results is especially important if you are taking antiviral treatment for HCV, which can have a significant effect on how the body functions. In general, when you look at a lab testing report, information about what is normal for each test parameter is given on the right-hand side of the report.