ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Progesterone : 0070110

Mnemonic: PROGES

Ordering Recommendation: Aids in the workup of suspected infertility, detection of ovulation, and assessment of the luteal phase.
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens submitted in lavender (EDTA), green (lithium or sodium heparin), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Specimens shipped in gel separator tube.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
Effective May 16, 2011
 
Pediatric, Male and Female
1-5 months 0.3-17.0 ng/mL
6-12 months 2.0 ng/mL or less
1-9 years 1.3 ng/mL or less

 
 Adult, Male Adult, Female
10 years and older 0.6 ng/mL or less  
Follicular phase  1.1 ng/mL or less
Luteal phase  1.0-21.0 ng/mL
Mid-luteal phase  6.0-24.0 ng/mL
Post-menopausal  1.0 ng/mL or less
Pregnancy, 1st trimester  9.3-33.2 ng/mL
Pregnancy, 2nd trimester  29.5-50.0 ng/mL
Pregnancy, 3rdrd trimester  83.1-160.0 ng/mL

CPT Code(s): 84144