PROGESTERONE

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (PROG)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (red 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 0.2 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