Progesterone, LC/MS

Test Code

17183

CPT Code(s)

84144

Test Code

17183

CPT Code(s)

84144

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Clinical Significance

Progesterone, LC/MS - This test (1) establishes the presence of a functioning corpus lutem or luteal cell function, (2) confirms basal body temperature measurements of the occurrence of ovulation (3) affords an indication of the day of ovulation, (4) assesses placental function during pregnancy.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric Males

<30 days	Not established
1 month-17 years	≤0.5 ng/mL

Pediatric Females

<30 days	Not established
1 month-11 years	≤0.5 ng/mL
12 years	≤7.8 ng/mL
13 years	≤10.7 ng/mL
14 years	≤12.5 ng/mL
15 years	≤12.1 ng/mL
16-17 years	≤11.7 ng/mL

Adult Males

18-29 years	≤0.3 ng/mL
30-39 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
40-49 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
50-59 years	≤0.2 ng/mL

Adult Females

Pre-Menopausal Mid Follicular	≤0.3 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Surge	0.1-1.5 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Mid Luteal	6.7-22.2 ng/mL
Postmenopausal Phase	≤0.2 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Pediatric Males

<30 days	Not established
1 month-17 years	≤0.5 ng/mL

Pediatric Females

<30 days	Not established
1 month-11 years	≤0.5 ng/mL
12 years	≤7.8 ng/mL
13 years	≤10.7 ng/mL
14 years	≤12.5 ng/mL
15 years	≤12.1 ng/mL
16-17 years	≤11.7 ng/mL

Adult Males

18-29 years	≤0.3 ng/mL
30-39 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
40-49 years	≤0.2 ng/mL
50-59 years	≤0.2 ng/mL

Adult Females

Pre-Menopausal Mid Follicular	≤0.3 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Surge	0.1-1.5 ng/mL
Pre-Menopausal Mid Luteal	6.7-22.2 ng/mL
Postmenopausal Phase	≤0.2 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect blood in a Vacutainer® with no additives. Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Serum separator tube (SST) • Animal specimen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect blood in a Vacutainer® with no additives. Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Serum separator tube (SST) • Animal specimen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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