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HelpTest Code Progest Progesterone Level
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 1 ml
- Pediatric: 0.8 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
- Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
| Female | Follicular Phase | 0.20 – 1.50 ng/mL |
| Ovulation Phase | 0.80 – 3.00 ng/mL | |
| Luteal Phase | 1.70 – 27.00 ng/mL | |
| Post-meopausal | 0.10 – 0.80 ng/mL | |
| Oral Contraceptive | 0.20 – 8.11 ng/mL | |
| Pregnancy | First Trimester | 11.00 – 44.30 ng/mL |
| Second Trimester | 25.4 – 83.30 ng/mL | |
| Third Trimester | 58.70 – 214.00 ng/mL | |
| Male | 0.20 – 1.40 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| 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
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| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 5 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Expedited: 2 hours Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | WCH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas – Competition principle |
CPT Codes
84144