Progesterone, Serum

Test Code

PROG - NCMC

CPT Codes
84144

Preferred Specimen

1 mL from Serum Gel or Red Top

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

≤ 7 days at 2-8°C, ≤ 4 weeks at -20°C

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range document in the Resources on the facility test list home page.

Clinical Significance

The gestagen progesterone is a steroid hormone which is mainly formed in the cells of the corpus luteum and during pregnancy in
the placenta.

Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

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.