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.
Blood tests are done to help diagnose hepatitis B. They include: 1  Hepatitis B antigens and antibodies. 2  These help tell if you are or were infected with the virus.3  They also can show if you have been immunized and if you have long-term (chronic) infection.4  You also may get tested for the virus's genetic material (HBV DNA).lood tests are done to help diagnose hepatitis B. They include: 1  Hepatitis B antigens and antibodies. 2  These help tell if you are or were infected with the virus.