Investigation Name:17-OHP (see Hydroxyprogesterone)

Alias or Abbreviation:17HPR; Hydroxyprogesterone

Pathology Laboratory:Mass Spec Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Part of Profile:Yes

Tests in Profile:17-OHP, Androstenedione, Female Testosterone, DHEAS

E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adult 1mL; Infant 0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days from receipt

Test Code:RFAP/RMAP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Full Term Newborn, greater than 48h old <8.0nmol/L
Adult Females: Follicular 0.6-4.0nmol/L
Adult Females: Luteal 1.0-6.0nmol/L
Adult Males 1.2-5.0nmol/L
Tanner Stage 1 Males <5.0nmol/L
Tanner Stage 1 Females <5.0nmol/L
In premature, sick or stressed neonates serum 17-OHP may be inappropriately elevated.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lithium Heparin or SST (gold top) acceptable. If Lithium heparin: spin down and separate into Z5. CAT accepted

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Reference Lab Code:CITC

Storage Requirements:For 14 days. Samples frozen at -20°C are also suitable for analysis.

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st class post,
Sandwell Health Campus,
Specialist Chemistry,
Pathology Department,
Lyndon, B71 4HJ

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:NEQAS

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus

Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details

Contact Number:0121 507 5162