Orderable Name Progesterone Progesterone Level
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
2.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
Plain Red
Refrigerate
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Special Handling
Do not use SST tube.
Heparinized plasma may be used, but should be noted.
Routine Turnaround Time
Mon-Fri: Samples must be received by 3pm for same day
results.
For weekends and holidays, sample must be received by 1 pm for same
day results.
Reference Range
Females
Follicular : <0.2-1.2 ng/mL
Luteal : 0.9-25 ng/mL
Postmenopausal : <0.2-1.0 ng/mL
On Oral Contraceptives : <0.2-0.9 ng/dL
Pregnant Females
First Trimester : 9.3-33 ng/mL
Second Trimester : 29-50 ng/dL
Third Trimester : 83-160 ng/dL
Males : <0.2-0.9 ng/mL
CPT
84144