Progesterone

Also known as: P4

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Serum (Serum)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay - Indirect / Competitive

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

• John Radcliffe Hospital
• Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Men <2 nmol/L

Females:

Post-menopausal/follicular phase progesterone: <2 nmol/L

Luteal phase progesterone of >25 nmol/L usually indicates ovulation