PROGESTERONE
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | PROG |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube only). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Min 0.5 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | MALE: 0.10-2.10 NG/mL FEMALE: Follicular phase: 0.31-1.52 NG/mL Mid luteal phase: 5.16-18.56 NG/mL Post menopausal: 0.00-0.78 NG/mL PREGNANT FEMALE: First trimester: 4.73-50.74 NG/mL Second trimester: 19.41-45.30 NG/mL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 84144 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |