Progesterone

Alternate Names	PRGE
Ordering Recommendation	Useful to establish the presence of a functioning corpus luteum or luteal cell function; confirm basal body temperature measurements for the occurrence of ovulation; obtain an indication of the day of ovulation; evaluate the functional state of the corpus luteum in infertility; assess placental function during pregnancy; ovarian function test.
Specimen	Lithium Heparin Plasma
Container Type	Green Top Tube
Methodology	Chemiluminescence
Reference Range	Male: 0.28-1.22 ng/mL Normal Female: Follicular: ≤1.40 ng/mL Luteal: 3.34-25.56 ng/mL Midluteal: 4.44-28.03 ng/mL Postmenopausal: ≤0.73 ng/mL Pregnant Female: 1st Trimester: 11.22-90.00 ng/mL 2nd Trimester: 25.55-89.40 ng/mL 3rd Trimester: 48.40-422.50 ng/mL
Stability	8 days
Transport Temp	Refrigerate 2°-8° C
Instructions	None
Days Performed	Daily
Report Available	1-3 days
NY State Available	Yes
LOINC	2839-9
CPT Code	84144

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