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Progesterone (ChL)

Description

Measurement of progesterone by chemiluminescence. Results gauge luteal activity, and in some species serve as an ovulation predictor.

Code1203
SectionClinical Pathology
SpeciesBovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine
Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Sampling Requirements

Remove serum from red blood cells within 4 hours of collection to avoid loss of progesterone.

Collection Container

Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

Serum separator tubes can falsely decrease progesterone.

Price$21.50
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