Investigation Name:Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP)

Alias or Abbreviation:17 Hydroxyprogesterone, 17OHP, OHP

Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope

Pathology Laboratory:Mass Spec Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:Yes (for females)

Tests in Profile:17HPR; ANDR; DHEA; FTEST (FOR FEMALES)

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days from receipt

Test Code:RFAP/RMAP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Adult Females: Follicular 0.6-4.0 nmol/L
Adult Females: Luteal 1.0-6.0 nmol/L
Adult Males 1.2-5.0 nmol/L
Full Term Newborn (3 - <14 dys) <6.5 nmol/L
14 days - 2 mths <4.5 nmol/L
2 mths - 1 yr <3.4 nmol/L
1 - 8 yr (M) <2.3 nmol/L
1 - 8 yr (F) <1.9 nmol/L

Tanner Stage 1 (M): <2.3 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 2 (M): <3.2 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 3 (M): <4.6 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 4/5(M): 0.6-5.2 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 1 (F) : <1.9 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 2 (F) : <5.0 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 3 (F) : <6.3 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 4-5(F): <5.1 nmol/L
17-OHP measurement is unreliable in neonates <48h old

Tanner Stage 1 Males <5.0 nmol/L
Tanner Stage 1 Females <5.0 nmol/L
In premature, sick or stressed neonates serum 17-OHP may be inappropriately elevated.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lab Instructions: Separate into aliquot tube. Serum stable for 14 days at 4°C. Samples frozen at -20°C are also suitable for analysis.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, First class post.
Sandwell Health Campus
Specialist Chemistry
Lyndon
B71 4HJ.

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting is available.

EQA Scheme:NEQAS

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

Methodology:LC-MS/MS

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus

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

Contact Number:0121 507 5162