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Progesterone

Test Code
PRGST


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Do not use samples strored at room temp. for longer than 8 hours.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable separated: 8 hours at room temp., 2 days refrigerated, longer if frozen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Spec. rejected for severe lipemia or hemolysis


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Progesterone, in conjunction with estrogens, regulates reproductive tract functions during the menstrual cycle.




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