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Test Code LAB529 Progesterone

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Note: Do not confuse with less commonly ordered test #8352 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Serum.

Literature References:

1. Package insert: Progesterone, Roche Diagnostics 10/2020.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84144

Reference Values

 

Male:  <0.15 ng/mL

Female:

Follicular:  <0.20 ng/mL

Luteal:  4.1 – 14.5 ng/mL

Ovulation:  <4.1 ng/mL

1st Trimester:  11.0 – 44.0 ng/mL

2nd Trimester:  25.0 – 83.0 ng/mL

3rd Trimester:  59.0 – 214.0 ng/mL

Postmenopausal:  <0.13 ng/mL

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Progesterone, Roche Diagnostics 10/2020.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube:

Plain red top

Purple top (K2 & K3 EDTA)

Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.        

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Progesterone, Serum 2839-9