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HelpOrder Code LAB203 Progesterone, Serum
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV PROGESTERONE |
LAB203 |
PROG |
Useful For
- Ascertaining whether ovulation occurred in a menstrual cycle
- Assessment of infertility
- Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding
- Evaluation of placental health in high-risk pregnancy
- Determining the effectiveness of progesterone injections when administered to women to help support early pregnancy
- Workup of some patients with adrenal disorders
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST
Acceptable: Plain, red tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen (preferred) | 4 weeks |
Reference Values
Males or Unspecified: No established reference range
Female: 0.14 -22.70 ng/mL
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Category |
Units = ng/mL |
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Mean |
Range |
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Ovulatory Cycle |
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|
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Follicular |
0.81 |
0.14–2.03 |
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Periovulatory |
1.89 |
0.40–4.47 |
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Mid Luteal |
12.4 |
5.22–22.7 |
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Luteal |
6.95 |
1.42–16.6 |
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Pregnant Females |
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1st Trimester (4–12 weeks gestation) |
19.8 |
6.57–40.3 |
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2nd Trimester (13–24 weeks gestation) |
35.9 |
9.66–62.3 |
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3rd Trimester (25–36 weeks gestation) |
90.6 |
24.5–334 |
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Post Menopausal Females |
0.40 |
0.15–1.04 |
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Normal Males |
0.72 |
0.21–1.54 |
Specimens with biotin concentrations up to 30ng/mL demonstrated a less than or equal to 10% change in results. Serum biotin concentrations >30 ng/mL may falsely increase Progesterone results.
For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination, and other findings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Days Set-Up: Monday and Thursday
Methodology
Competitive Immunoassay