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PROGESTERONE

Test Code
LAB529


Preferred Specimen
One 4.5mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red, dark green or gold top tube


Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Serum/plasma (red top tube) must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.  


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Unstable, centrifuge within two hours of collection  
Ambient: 24 hours   Refrigerated: 10 days   Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
United Hospital Center
Wheeling Hospital




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.