Test Directory

Progesterone

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.2 ml

Additive per Container

None

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

​0.2 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

2.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

Reference range depends on timing within the menstrual cycle. Interpretive guidance will accompany the report.

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Collect at days 18 - 24 of a 28 day cycle, or 7 - 10 days before next expected menses.

Availability

Normal working hours only.

Anticipated turnaround

4 days

General additional information

Repeat in 3 cycles, if required, to allow for variation between cycles.

For further information on the potential for biotin interference please click here.