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Test Code
17OHP
Test Name
17-OH Progesterone, LC/MS
CPT Codes
83498
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

17-Hydroxyprogesterone is elevated in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). CAH is a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by a deficiency of cortisol and an excess of ACTH concentration. 17-Hydroxyprogesterone is also useful in monitoring cortisol replacement therapy and in evaluating infertility and adrenal and ovarian neoplasms.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum 

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma 

 

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA), Royal Blue Top (EDTA), or Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells after clotting.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

48 hours

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

2 years
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Serum separator tube (SST)
  • Frozen glass tubes
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
  • 17-Alpha-Hydroxprogesteron
  • OH-Progesterone
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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