17-hydroxyprogesterone
Also known as: OH-Progesterone, 17-Alpha-Hydroxprogesterone, 17-OHP
Use
17‑hydroxyprogesterone is elevated in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by cortisol deficiency and elevated ACTH. It is useful for monitoring cortisol replacement therapy and evaluating infertility and adrenal or ovarian neoplasms.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Serum red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect and label sample per standard protocols; gently invert 5 times; allow blood to clot 30 minutes; centrifuge 10 minutes; aliquot serum into labeled transport tube; cap tightly; store refrigerated at 2‑8 °C until ready to ship.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated at 2‑8 °C until shipping.
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST) unacceptable; gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus.
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant