Test Overview
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Result Included
Progesterone
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (Li Heparin)
Plasma (EDTA)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Plasma (Li Heparin)
Acceptable Containers
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 5 days | 6 Months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Barricor™ tube |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Progesteronenmol/LMale Adult: <1
Female Follicular: <1
Mid-cycle: <1 - 13
Luteal: 13 - 46
Post-menopausal: <1
Healthy pregnant women:
1st trimester 35 - 141
2nd trimester: 81 - 264
3rd trimester: 187 - 681x 0.314 = ng/mL
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-02-01