| Test Name: |
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Progesterone
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| Test Code(s): |
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PROG
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| CPT Code(s): |
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84144
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| Methodology: |
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Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, dayshift.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Routine: Next working day.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red cap with yellow ring (SST)
Also Acceptable:
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 0.4 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Freeze if sample will not be assayed within 48 hours
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Interpretation
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Reference Interval:
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ng/mL |
| Males |
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| 0 days - 42 days |
0.9-3.4 |
| 43 days - 12 years |
0.1-0.3 |
| 13 yrs and up: |
0.3-1.2 |
| Female: |
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| 0 days - 42 days |
0.9-3.4 |
| 43 days - 12 years |
0.1-0.3 |
| 13 years and up: |
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| Follicular phase |
0.0-1.4 |
| Luteal phase |
3.3-25.6 |
| Mid Luteal phase |
4.4-28.0 |
| Postmenopausal |
0.0-0.7 |
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| Test Limitations: |
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Results may be affected if patient has developed heterophilic antibodies due to exposure to animal based protein products.
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