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Test Requirements
 
Title
PROGESTERONE
Specimen Requirement
<p>1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Methodology
 
Stability
2 DAYS REFRIGERATED
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
1 day Setup Mon-Sat PM
Clinical Use
<p>Used 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 patients; assess placental function during pregnancy; ovarian function test.</p>
Test Code
PROSP
 

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