Progesterone, Serum
Order Name
PROGESTER
Test Number: 2007800
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2007800
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Progesterone, Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2839-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate Serum/Plasma from gell ASAP. Serum collected in serum separator tubes and stored up to 24 hours on the gel showed (on average) a 13% loss. Stability: Ambient 8 hrs. Refrigerated 10 days. Frozen > 10 days. Specify age, sex, and menopausal status on test request form. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for ascertaining whether ovulation did occur in a menstrual cycle, evaluation of placental function in pregnancy and work-up of some patients with adrenal or testicular tumors. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84144 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |