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.
This blood test also may be done if you have recently been exposed to a hepatitis virus or are taking a medicine that may cause liver damage. To learn more, see: 1  Total Protein. 2  Albumin. 3  Bilirubin (total and direct). 4  Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) . 5  Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) . 6  Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) .