Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC33748Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Progesterone, LC/MS (Endocrine Sciences)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Progesterone
AnalyteProgesterone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 2839-9
Result Codes
- 2839-9
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Gel‑barrier tube, lavender‑top (EDTA) tube, or green‑top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |