Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Progesterone
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences>CHEM 2 or GP Panel>Chemistry 1
Units:nmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:PROG
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)
Complex Reference Range:>=30 nmol/L confirms ovulation 16-29 nmol/L lowest range at which ovulation possible.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Samples for progesterone should be collected 7 days prior to predicted start of next menstrual period.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
