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HelpTest Code LAB529 Progesterone
Useful For
Fertility testing for the detection of ovulation and assessment of the luteal phase
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top or gold top.
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Rejection: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high
biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated >24 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Reference Values
Males: 0.2-0.5 ng/mL
Females: No established reference range
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84144