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HelpTest Code OHPRO 17 Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB720
Epic Description: 17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE
Synonym
17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone
17-OH-Progesterone
Collection Limitations
For children <1 year of age, please order 17OHC, LAB6229
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 2 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.50 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: OHPRG
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=17%2DALPHA%2DHYDROXYPROGESTERONE
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
CPT Code Information
83498