Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Progesterone
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Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Rationale
To assess ovarian function, assist in fertility work-ups, and monitor placental function during pregnancy related to disorders such as tumor, cysts, and threatened abortion.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA).
| Hormonal State | Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 3.18) |
|---|---|---|
| Prepubertal | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Adult male | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Adult female | ||
| Follicular phase | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Luteal phase | 2–25 ng/mL | 6.4–79.5 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, first trimester | 10–44 ng/mL | 31.8–140 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, second trimester | 19.5–82.5 ng/mL | 62–262.4 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, third trimester | 65–229 ng/mL | 206.7–728.2 nmol/L |
| Postmenopausal period | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Rationale
To assess ovarian function, assist in fertility work-ups, and monitor placental function during pregnancy related to disorders such as tumor, cysts, and threatened abortion.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA).
| Hormonal State | Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 3.18) |
|---|---|---|
| Prepubertal | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Adult male | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Adult female | ||
| Follicular phase | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
| Luteal phase | 2–25 ng/mL | 6.4–79.5 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, first trimester | 10–44 ng/mL | 31.8–140 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, second trimester | 19.5–82.5 ng/mL | 62–262.4 nmol/L |
| Pregnancy, third trimester | 65–229 ng/mL | 206.7–728.2 nmol/L |
| Postmenopausal period | Less than 1 ng/mL | Less than 3 nmol/L |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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