Test directory: 17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone

Ordering Code 8349
Test Name 17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone
Alias 17-OHP
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender) OR Sodium Heparin (Green)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transfer tube.
Handling Instructions Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology
Laboratory: ES#500270
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Freeze/Thaw cycles = 3
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 2 Years
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 6 - 12 Days
Methodology HPLC Tandem Mass Spectometry
Reference Lab  Esoterix Endocrinology

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone ALL See report.