Result Test Name
QUEST PROGESTERONE IMMUNOASSAY
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123071859
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST PROGESTERONE IMMUNOASSAY
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
2839-9
Collection Container
SST
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions DHEA supplementation causes a false elevation of values in this standard Immunoassay method for progesterone. Physicians using progesterone levels as a criterion for triggering ovulation in an IVF cycle in patients supplemented with DHEA should assess progesterone levels using a LC/MS/MS progesterone assay such as order code 17183 performed at Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano. Note: Do not add on progesterone testing to a barrier gel specimen older than 72 hours.
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
.500
Test Info
Progesterone Immunoassay - Levels increase sharply during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The level increases from 9 to 32 weeks of pregnancy.
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Serum separator tube (SST) Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days Do not add on Progesterone testing to a barrier gel specimen older than 72 hours Reject Criteria Serum stored on barrier gel for more than 72 hours