Test Code PROG Progesterone, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare-Newark Campus
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL gel
separator tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions: For pediatrics,
draw blood in a 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINER®.
Note: Label tube with patient’s
full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date
of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time
of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
Males: 0.2-1.4 ng/mL
Females
Follicular phase: 0.2-1.5 ng/mL
Midcycle: 0.8-3.0 ng/mL
Luteal phase: 1.7-27.0 ng/mL
Postmenopausal: 0.1-0.8 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Routine Turnaround Time: not available
STAT Turnaround Time: not available
Charge
$137.00