Test Code PROG Progesterone

Important Note

This test may be affected by biotin interference. Patients on high dose biotin (5mg/day or more) should not have samples drawn until at least 24 hours after the last biotin administration.

Specimen and Container/Tube

Plasma

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

Turnaround Time

N/A

Test Includes

N/A

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Volume

0.5 mL

Test Usage

The etermination of progesterone is utilized in fertility
diagnosis for the detection of ovulation and assessment of the
luteal phase.

The progesterone concentration correlates with the development
and regression of the corpus luteum.

Critical Results

N/A

Test Limitations

Phenylbutazone at therapeutic dosage levels showed
interference
with the assay (progesterone values decreased).

Additional Information

N/A

Fee Code

47375

Container/Tube

Li-Heparin, Mint Green Top

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

N/A

CPT

84144

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reference Values

Adult Males:?� <0.2 ng/mL

Females:

Follicular phase: �??0.9 ng/mL
Ovulation phase: �??12.0 ng/mL?�?�
Luteal phase: 1.8 �?? 24 ng/mL
Postmenopausal: �??0.2 ng/mL

Reject Due To

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

STAT Turnaround Time

N/A

Synonyms

N/A

Offsite Collection Instructions

1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8˚C)

UCMC Collection Instructions

1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25˚C)

Included in Additional codes

N/A

Coverage Information

N/A

Stability: Room Temp

1 day

Stability: Refrigerated

5 days

Stability: Frozen

6 months

Pediatric Volume