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Test Directory Progesterone, LC/MS

Progesterone, LC/MS

Test Summary

This test (1) establishes the presence of a functioning corpus lutem or luteal cell function, (2) confirms basal body temperature measurements of the occurrence of ovulation (3) affords an indication of the day of ovulation, (4) assesses placental function during pregnancy.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Instructions

Collect blood in a Vacutainer® with no additives. Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

Serum separator tubes (SST) • Gross hemolysis

Order Code

PROGST

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6385

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

84144

Billing Code

670438

CPT Statement

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Pediatric Males

<30 days	Not established
1 month-17 years	≤0.5 ng/mL

Pediatric Females

<30 days	Not established
1 month-11 years	≤0.5 ng/mL
12 years	≤7.8 ng/mL
13 years	≤10.7 ng/mL
14 years	≤12.5 ng/mL
15 years	≤12.1 ng/mL
16-17 years	≤11.7 ng/mL

Adult Males

18-29 years	≤0.3 ng/mL
30-39 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
40-49 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
50-59 years	≤0.2 ng/mL

Adult Females

Pre-Menopausal Mid Follicular	≤0.3 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Surge	0.1-1.5 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Mid Luteal	6.7-22.2 ng/mL
Postmenopausal Phase	≤0.2 ng/mL

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Friday; Report available: 3 - 6 days