Progesterone, IVF (Rapid) [8752X]

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1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)

0.5 mL

DHEA supplementation causes a false elevation of values in this standard immunoassay method for progesterone. Physicians using progesterone levels as a criterion for triggering ovulation in an IVF cycle in patients supplemented with DHEA should assess progesterone levels using a LC/MS/MS Progesterone assay, such as test code 17183 performed at Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano.

Do not order progesterone testing as an add on to a barrier gel specimen older than 72 hours. Progesterone binds to barrier gel causing decreased values.

Note: Do not add on progesterone testing to a barrier gel specimen older than 72 hours.

Plastic screw-cap vial

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year

Serum stored on barrier gel for more than 72 hours

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

Male	<1.4										ng/mL
Female
Follicular Phase	<1.0										ng/mL
Luteal Phase	2.6-21.5										ng/mL
Postmenopausal	<0.5										ng/mL
Pregnancy
First Trimester	4.1-34.0										ng/mL
Second Trimester	24.0-76.0										ng/mL
Third Trimester	52.0-302.0										ng/mL

Children (<18 years old): Progesterone reference ranges established on post-pubertal patient population. Reference range not established for pre-pubertal patients using this assay. For pre-pubertal patients, the Nichols progesterone, LC/MS/MS assay is recommended (order code 17183).

Levels increase sharply during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The level increases from 9 to 32 weeks during pregnancy.