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Progesterone

Test Code
PROG


Alias/See Also
Performed at SQL, test code 9325
Performed at WyMCC for WMC, PCMH, TCH and WyMCC


CPT Codes
84144

Preferred Specimen
SQL: Serum (Gel Barrier) 1 mL serum from a serum separator tube (SST) (0.3 mL min). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation.
WYMCC, WMC, TCH and PMCH plasma (Gel Barrier) 1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin). 


Instructions
For facilities sending to SQL, see link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Transport Container
SQL: Serum Separator Tube
WYMCC, WMC, PCMC, TCH: Lt Green Tube or aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Frozen: ≤ 4 Months
Refrigerated: ≤ 7 Days
 


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Setup Schedule
Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday


Report Available
Available in 1 day


Reference Range

For facilities sending to WYMCC, refer to the Chemistry Reference Range document found on this page - Downtime




Additional Information
Progesterone


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.