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Test Code: Prog Preferred Name Progesterone

Yes
2 hours
Weekdays Only
6 hours (Weekdays)
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Blood (adult)4 mLSST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
Blood (paediatric)1 mL2x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)
Blood (neonatal)500 µLSST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

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GENERAL NOTES



APPLICATION:  Investigation of infertility.

INTERPRETATION:  Failure of progesterone levels to increase in the latter part of the menstrual cycle indicates an anovulatory cycle or corpus luteum inadequacy.

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