Test Details
Mnemonic
PROGE
Ordering Code
3400811
CPT-4 Code(s)
84144
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Allow blood to clot (10 - 15 minutes) at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells immediately. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: EDTA, sodium heparin, lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 2 years
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
Pediatric Males
<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
Clinical Significance
This test (1) establishes the presence of a functioning
corpus luteum or luteal cell function,
(2) confirms basal body temperature measurement
of the occurrence of ovulation
(3) affords an indication of the day of ovulation,
(4) assesses placental function during pregnancy.
<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
Clinical Significance
This test (1) establishes the presence of a functioning
corpus luteum or luteal cell function,
(2) confirms basal body temperature measurement
of the occurrence of ovulation
(3) affords an indication of the day of ovulation,
(4) assesses placental function during pregnancy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes