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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
Serum (Gel Barrier) 1 mL serum from a serum separator tube (SST) (0.3 mL min). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation.


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


Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Frozen: 6 Months
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Ambient: 24 Hours


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Setup Schedule
Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday


Report Available
Available in 1 day


Reference Range

 

Male

18 Years & Above <0.46ng/mL

Female:
See Below

Non-Pregnant Female:

Follicular 0.06-0.89ng/mL

Ovulation 0.12-12.00ng/mL

Luteal 1.83-23.90

Post-Menopausal <=0.13ng/mL

Pregnant:

First Trimester 11.00-44.30ng/mL

Second Trimester 25.40-83.30ng/mL

Third Trimester 58.70-214.00ng/mL



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.