PROG
Progesterone, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2351
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
84144 - Progesterone (EAP 30014520)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Males:
0.28 - 1.22
ng/mL
Females:
Follicular phase:
0 - 1.40
ng/mL
Luteal phase:
3.34 - 25.56
ng/mL
Mid-luteal phase:
4.44 - 28.03
ng/mL
Post-menopausal:
0.0 - 0.73
ng/mL
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false elevation in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.