17OHPG
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3362
Synonyms:
17 Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top tube, serum gel tube, or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Include the patient's age on the test request form.
Specimen Processing:
If a tube other than the gel tube is used, transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transfer tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
CPT Codes:
83498 - 17-OH Progesterone (EAP 30021036)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)