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Blood Test Information

Progesterone
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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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

 
 

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