Progesterone, Free w/Total Progesterone, LC/MS-MS

Specimen:

Test Code

PRFT

Specimen Name

Progesterone, Free w/Total Progesterone, LC/MS-MS

Collect

1-SST Also acceptable EDTA and Na-Heparin

Submit

1.6 mLs [Min: 0.8 mL (This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)] Serum or Plasma

Special Handling

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Rejection Criteria

The test is not accurate for hemolyzed samples. Cortisol and other hormones that bind transcortin (corticosteroid-binding globulin) may affect the percentage of free progesterone.

Stability

Preferred/Transport Frozen 6 days; Refrigerated 6 days; Ambient 6 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry, equilibrium dialysis, calculation

Performed

Reported

8-12 days

CPT Codes

  • 84144
  • 84999

Components

Additional Information

Results of this test are for investigational purposes only. The performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by LabCorp. The result should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.

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  • Serum 
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