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17-ALPHA HYDROXYPROGESTERONE
Test code:
 17OHP
Specimen type:
 Serum
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 Either serum separator tube (SST) or plain (nonserum separator) tube acceptable. If collecting specimen in microtainers, collect three FULL serum separator microtainers.
What to submit:
1 mL aliquot of frozen serum; minimum 0.3 mL. Please submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot.
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 and submit 1 mL aliquot of serum.
Transport temperature:
 Frozen.
Specimen stability:
 Stable four (4) days at 2-8°C, longer if frozen.
Rejection criteria:
 Specimen will be rejected if lipemic, icteric, hemolyzed, or if stability limits are exceeded.
 
Reference range:
Group Median Range n
3 days - 3 mos* 2.8 0.53-16 87
3 mos - 5 yrs** 0.20 ND-1.1 32
6 yrs - 11 yrs** 0.36 ND-1.0 36
12 yrs - 20 yrs 0.46 ND-2.0 47
Males (20-53 years) 1.75 0.61-3.34 19
Females
- Follicular Phase 0.65 0.40-1.02 18
- Luteal Phase 2.70 1.26 - 4.28 22
- Oral Contraceptives 0.40 0.14-1.11 20
- Post-Menopausal 0.58 0.23-1.36 17
Pre-Pubertal
- 1 month - 1 year 11.04 1.06-40.41 14
- 1 year - 13 year 0.40 0.07-1.53 16
Alert limits:
 None.
Additional information:
 * Sick and hospitalized patients** Ambulatory outpatients attending Endocrine Clinic for routine follow-up. ND means below the assay's 0.07 ng/ml limit.
CPT code(s):
 83498
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Monday & Thursday or by request
Test includes:
 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone value.
Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms:
17α-OH progesterone or 17 alpha Hydroxyprogesterone
Clinical Significance:
Measurement of circulating 17-alpha-OHP levels is used for clinical assessment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, the most common cause of adrenal hyperplasia.