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B17OHPB
17-Hydroxyprogesterone – LC-MS/MS, Serum/Plasma
Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Aliases/Synonyms
17-Hydroxy Progesterone
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma
Containers
Preferred Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate serum from cells within 90 minutes of collection. Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 2 months |
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
16 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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17-Hydroxyprogesteronenmol/LPaediatric Female & Male
0 to 14 days: 0.0 - 4.8
14 days to < 1 y: 0.1 - 3.4
1 to < 12 y: 0.1 - 1.1
12 to < 14 y: 0.0 - 2.0
14 to < 16 y: 0.0 - 4.2
16 to < 19 y: 0.0 - 3.9
Adult Female
Follicular: < 5.6
Midcycle: < 6.8
Luteal: < 8.6
Post Menopausal: < 1.4
Adult Male
19 to 30 y: 1.0 - 9.3
31 to 40 y: 1.3 - 5.9
41 to 50 y: 1.0 - 5.9
51 to 60 y: 1.1 - 3.9
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| B17OHPB | 17-OH Progesterone, blood | 39698 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-03-30