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Health Lab Test Code Build Information
Test Name:	17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE
Test Code:	2196317
Alias:	17-Alpha-Hydroxprogesterone 17-OH Progesterone 17-OHP LAB3040 OH-Progesterone
CPT Code(s):	83498
Preferred Specimen:	0.5 mL serum
Container:	Plain Red (no additive/gel)
Alternate Container:	Plasma collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top/no gel) tube, or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume:	0.25 mL serum or plasma
Collection Instructions:	Allow specimen to completely clot. Centrifuge for 15 minutes as soon as the specimen is clotted. Transfer the serum/plasma into a properly labeled transfer tube. Specify specimen type (serum) on transfer tube. Do not submit glass tubes.
Transport Temperature:	Refrigerated
Stability:	Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 2 years
Rejection Criteria:	Gel-barrier tube (SST) Glass tubes Received at room temperature Gross hemolysis
Limitations:	This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Schedule:	Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
Method:	Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Performing Lab:	Quest Diagnostics, Valencia > SJC; #17180
Clinical Significance:	17-Hydroxyprogesterone is elevated in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). CAH is a group of autosomal recessive diseases characterized by a deficiency of cortisol and an excess of ACTH concentration. 17-Hydroxyprogesterone is also useful in monitoring cortisol replacement therapy and in evaluating infertility and adrenal and ovarian neoplasms.
Use:	Updated 8/22/24

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