Progesterone 1101
CPT Code(s):
- 84144
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Special Instructions:
Do not add on progesterone testing to a barrier gel specimen older than 24 hours
Transport Container:
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport Temperature Name:
Room temperature
Specimen Stability Components:
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology:
IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
Reference Range:
<0.25-0.56 ng/mL Ð Male<0.25-6.22 ng/mL Ð Female, Ovulation, Day off<0.25-0.54 ng/mL Ð Follicular Phase1.5-20 ng/mL Ð Luteal Phase<0.41 ng/mL Ð Menopause
Reject Criteria:
Serum stored on barrier gel for more than 24 hours ¥ Do not order progesterone testing as an add on to a barrier gel specimen older than 24 hours. Progesterone binds to barrier gel causing decreased values