Directory of Tests:

Progesterone

Test Name

Progesterone

Test Code

511

Unit

nmol/L

Station

Chemistry

CPT Code

84144

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
(ECLIA)

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

 

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated;
Stability:

5 days at 2 to 8 oC

6 months at -20 oC , Freeze only once.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

 

Intended Use

Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of progesterone in human serum and plasma. The determination of progesterone is utilized in fertility diagnosis for the detection of ovulation and assessment of the luteal phase.

 

 

 

 

 

Limitations

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient�s medical history, clinical examination and other findings.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Do not use sodium citrate tube, Improper labelling.

Adult Reference Ranges

Men:Less than 0.16 to 5.0 nmol/L.

Woman: Follicular phase= 0.18 to 2.8  Ovulation= 0.39 to 38.10  Luteal= 5.82 to 75.90  Postmenopausal=less than 0.16 to 0.401  nmol/L

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