Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Progesterone
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:No
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 days
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
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
