17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Abbrev Code: | P17 | ||
Order Code: | LAB720 | Order Name: | 17 OH Progesterone |
Synonyms: | 17-OHP; 17-OHPG; 17-P; Alphahydroxy Progesterone; 17 Hydroxy Progesterone | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 83498 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed once/week; results are reported within 7 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) |
Patient Preparation: | Infants must be at least 24 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature to arrive within 4 days. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Drug Analysis (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Evaluation of suspected congenital adrenal hyperplasia. |
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