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HelpTest Code LAB0204818 Progesterone, Plasma
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Serum progesterone is a reliable indicator of either natural or induced ovulation, assessment of infertility, evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin PST)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin, potassium EDTA
Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (one week)
Reference Values
Females:
Cord Blood: 569-1107 ng/ml
0-23 months: 0.87-3.37 ng/ml
2-9 years: 0.20-0.24 ng/ml
10-17 years: values increase through puberty and adolescence
Premenopausal-Follicular phase: 0.0-1.5 ng/ml
Premenopausal-Luteal phase: 2.0-20.0 ng/ml
Postmenopausal: 0.0-1.1 ng/ml
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84144