Investigation Name:Hydroxyprogesterone

Alias or Abbreviation:17 Hydroxyprogesterone, 17OHP, OHP

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266

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

Test Code:FAP/MAP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Adult Females: Follicular 0.6-4.0 :br/> Adult Females: Luteal 1.0-6.0
Adult Males 1.2-5.0
Full Term Newborn (3 - <14 dys) <6.5
14 days - 2 mths <4.5
2 mths - 1 yr <3.4
1 - 8 yr M <2.3
1 - 8 yr F <1.9
Tanner Stage 1 (M): <2.3
Tanner Stage 2 (M): <3.2
Tanner Stage 3 (M): <4.6
Tanner Stage 4/5(M): 0.6-5.2
Tanner Stage 1 (F) : <1.9
Tanner Stage 2 (F) : <5.0
Tanner Stage 3 (F) : <6.3
Tanner Stage 4-5(F): <5.1
17-OHP measurement is unreliable in neonates <48h old

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:For Males request male androgen profile (winpath code: MAP).
For females request female androgen profile (winpath code: FAP).
GOLD TOP SAMPLES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus