Test Code PROG Progesterone, Serum
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube (or micrcontainer with serum separator gel)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Reference Values
Males
Adults: <1.3 ng/mL
Females
Follicular phase: <1.6 ng/mL
Luteal phase: 2.0-20.0 ng/mL
Postmenopausal: <1.2 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84144