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Fertility & Pregnancy Testing in Maryland
Fertility & Pregnancy Testing is a laboratory test you can request directly. Fertility and pregnancy testing uses blood or urine samples to check hormones and markers linked to conception, early pregnancy, and prenatal health.
Lab requirements in Maryland
Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Fertility & Pregnancy Testing in MD. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.
- Physician's order
- Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
- Fasting
- Fasting is required for this test — follow the collection lab's instructions.
- Preparation
- Preparation depends on which specific tests are included, so follow the collection lab's instructions. Ask the lab whether any fasting, timing, or medication adjustments are needed.
- Sample & visit
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Identification
- Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
- Turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Availability
- Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI, including MD. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.
Before you go
- Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
- Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
- No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
- Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.
Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.
What this test is
This group of tests measures hormones and proteins that help assess reproductive function and confirm or monitor pregnancy. It can include tests for ovulation, ovarian reserve, pregnancy hormones, and certain prenatal markers. Results are interpreted by a clinician alongside your history and other findings.
What it measures
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) — reflects ovarian reserve and pituitary signaling
- Luteinizing hormone (LH) — helps assess ovulation timing and cycle function
- Estradiol — a form of estrogen linked to ovarian activity
- Progesterone — supports evaluation of ovulation and early pregnancy
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) — a hormone used to detect and monitor pregnancy
- Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) — reflects the number of remaining eggs in the ovaries
- Prenatal markers — proteins and hormones screened during pregnancy
What the test involves
Most fertility and pregnancy tests use a standard blood draw from a vein in your arm. Some pregnancy tests use a urine sample collected at the lab or at home.
Why it is often ordered
A clinician may order these tests when you are trying to conceive, when pregnancy is suspected, or to monitor an early pregnancy. They can also be used to evaluate irregular cycles or symptoms that may relate to reproductive hormones.
Preparation
Preparation depends on which specific tests are included, so follow the collection lab's instructions. Ask the lab whether any fasting, timing, or medication adjustments are needed.
How results are reported
Results are reported as numeric values with the laboratory's reference range, and some tests include a qualitative positive or negative interpretation. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, so only your clinician can explain what your results mean for you.
Before you go
- Whether a referral or insurance is needed for the specific tests
- Any fasting, timing, or medication instructions before collection
- How and when results will be shared with you
Cities
Fertility & Pregnancy Testing in Maryland communities
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