Test directory: 17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone

Ordering Code8349
Test Name17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone
Alias17-OHP
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender) OR Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsSerum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transfer tube.
Handling InstructionsTesting is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology
Laboratory: ES#500270
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Freeze/Thaw cycles = 3
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 2 Years
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time6 - 12 Days
MethodologyHPLC Tandem Mass Spectometry
Reference Lab Esoterix Endocrinology

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
17-Alpha-HydroxyprogesteroneALLSee report.