Test Name |
Progesterone |
Test Code |
511 |
Unit |
nmol/L |
Station |
Chemistry |
CPT Code |
84144 |
Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
Analyzer |
Roche cobas 6000 |
Test Method |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay |
AML Preferred Tube |
5 mL SST gel |
Storage Instructions |
Refrigerated; 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.
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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 |