| Test Name: 17-Hydroxy Progesterone, 17HP | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Hydroxy Progesterone, 17HP | ||
| PLS Test Code | 17HP | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Male: < 5.0 nmol/L, Female: < 8.0 nmol/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 2 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | |
| Special Requirements | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory within 4 hrs of collection. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | Testing for 17-Hydroxy Pregnenolone is not available. | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Royal Children's Hospital, Tel: Biochem (Core Lab) 03 9345 5906, Biochem 03 9345 5, Address: Laboratory Service, Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||