17 Hydroxyprogesterone (17 HYPROG)
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| Synonyms:
| 17-OHP |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST(serum separator), Red (no preservative) or Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Test Use: | Markedly elevated in patient's with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome) due to 21-hydroxylas deficiency; evaluate hirsutism and/or infertility; assess certain adrenal or ovarian tumors with endocrine activity. |
| Additional Information: | 17-OH-progesterone is the substrate for subsequent 21- and 11-hydroxylation, to produce cortisol. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 004713. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |