Progesterone

Test Code: TD_CH145
CPT Code(s): 84144

$45

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Progesterone

Methodology

Abbott Alinity chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis
Room temperature samples
Frozen samples

Reference Range(s)

“Progesterone

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

10 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy
with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours
following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube