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HelpTest Code PROG Progesterone, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB529
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| 12 months to 9 years | <0.36 | <0.36 |
| 9 – 14 years | Comment 1 | Comment 1 |
| >14 years | <0.21 | comment 2 |
comment 1:
Pediatric reference ranges have not been established by CPH laboratory services.
comment 2:
follicular <0.9 ng/ml
ovulation <13 ng/ml
luteal 1.8 - 24 ng/ml
postmenopausal 0.15 - 1.04 ng/ml
PREGNANT FEMALES
1st trimester 11.0 - 44 ng/ml
2nd trimester 25 - 83 ng/ml
3rd trimester 58 - 214 ng/ml
Reportable Units
ng/ml
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 54 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 200 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 5 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | STAT: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
84144
Last review/edit date
March 2024