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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested twice a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| 17-OH Progesterone, 17HP, 17OHP, |
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Code:
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17OHP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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nmol/L
Male Female
0d to <3m <5.0
0d to <6m <3.3
3m to <6m <2.8
6m to <3y <3.5 <3.5
3y to <7y <3.5 <3.5
7y to <10y <2.0 <2.2
10y to <13y <2.5 <4.0
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13y to 120y Male 0.6-4.1
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13y to 120y Female
Follicular 0.2-2.0
Luteal 0.7-7.0
Post-menopausal 0.2-2.0
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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In neonates, sample should be collected at least 48 hours post-partum.
If dexamethasone suppression
test requested and
dexamethasone dose already
taken, collect sample for
dexamethasone suppression
test first and schedule the 17-Hydroxyprogesterone in 1 week. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge sample as soon as possible.
If a sample other than serum non-gel is received, please forward sample to the testing department to determine sample suitability.
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled; 6 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| HPLC/LCMS |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2396 |
| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 09-10-2025 14:30 |