17-OHPG
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3362
Synonyms:
17 Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone
OHPG
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Fross Lipemia: Reject
CPT Codes:
83498 - 17-OH Progesterone (EAP 30021036)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)