| Ordering Code | 313 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Progesterone |
| Alias | ** Note: STAT for approved fertility physicians only ** |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Collection Instructions | STAT for approved fertility physicians only |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 5 Days Frozen: 6 Months Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Heat treated samples |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progesterone | ALL | < 0.2 | ng/mL | ... Note1 |
Note1:
Males: = <0.2 ng/mL
Females:
Follicular Phase = <1.0 ng/mL
Ovulation Phase = <12.1 ng/mL
Luteal Phase = 1.8 - 23.9 ng/mL
Postmenopause = <0.2 ng/mL
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