17 Alpha-OH Progesterone

Alternative Names/Synonyms	17-a-OHP, 17 OHP
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	17HP2

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and screening for hirsutism and infertility in females.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Freeze @ -20°C for long-term storage or transport

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: N/A

Fridge: 1 day @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 28 days @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Manual immunoassay

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

1 week

Reference Ranges

Pediatrics:
5 - 30 days: < 7.6 nmol/L
31 - 60 days: Females 1.5 - 7.0 nmol/L, Males 2.4 - 15.1 nmol/L
3 - 14 years: 0.2 - 5.1 nmol/L

Females:
Follicular phase: 0.3 - 2.4 nmol/L
Luteal phase: 1.8 - 7.0 nmol/L
Ovulation phase: 0.9 - 4.2 nmol/L
Post-Menopausal: 0.4 - 1.5 nmol/L

Males: 1.5 - 6.4 nmol/L

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688