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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