Laboratory Medicine Program

Progesterone

Clinical Decription:
Circulating progesterone levels, which are characteristically low during the follicular phase, increase sharply during the luteal phase of menstrual cycles, reaching a maximum some 5 to 10 days after the midcycle LH peak. Measurement of serum progesterone have been used to check the effectiveness of ovulation induction, to monitor progesterone replacement therapy and to detect an evaluate patients at risk of abortion during the early weeks of pregnancy. (See package insert for more information).

Method: Chemiluminometric technology

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Male: <1.0 ; Female Reproductive age:Follicular: <1.0 ; Luteal: 3.8 - 50.6 ; Pregnant:First Trimester: 8.9 - 468.4; Second Trimester: 71.6 - 303; Third Trimester: 88.7 - 771.2; Post-menopausal <1.0 nmol/L

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): Weekly.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 days

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