17 Hydroxyprogesterone

Test Name

17 Hydroxyprogesterone

Alternate Description

17 OH Progesterone

Type Specimen

Serum

LIS Code

17OHP

Availability

2-8 DAYS

Lab Section

Pathology Core Reference Lab

Fluid Type

Serum

Fluid Type And Minimum Volume

Serum 0.3mL

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

red top serum, (NO SEPERATOR/GEL)

Critical Value

None

Summary Test Name

17 Hydroxyprogesterone

Special Handling Instructions

Store serum in PCRL rack in freezer

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 2 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Freeze in PCRL rack.

Specimen Stability

Up to 1 week refrigerated, longer if frozen

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL Serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow blood to clot for at least 30 minutes after collection. Spin separate and freeze until analysis.

Stat Availability

Not available

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

2-8 Days

Preferred Volume

0.6 mL Serum

Reference Value

Test Results

ng/mL