Test Code LAB529 Progesterone
Additional Codes
SQ : PROG
COLLECTION
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin) PREFERRED
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
LAV (EDTA plasma)
Sample Volume Requirements:
3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL blood/0.3 mL serum
Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Do not store in gel separator tubes for more than 24 hours.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
5 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Ambient Stability:
2 hours
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
84144