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Progesterone
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: PRO
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Reference range
Follicular phase: <4
Luteal phase: >12
When measured 7 days before onset of menses, progesterone >30 nmol/L confirms ovulation.
A result 12-30 should be repeated with careful timing.
Repeat results >12 nmol/L, in the presence of regular cycles is consistent with ovulation.
Time limit for add on
48 hours post collection
Units
nmol/L
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
