Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
21-Hydroxyprogesterone
Aliases/Synonyms
21-Hydroxy Progesterone; 11-Deoxycorticosterone; Deoxycorticosterone
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Gel-separator tubes are acceptable if separated into plastic transfer vial within 2 hr.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | >1 day |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
21-Hydroxyprogesteronenmol/L0 - <1 y: 0.07-0.76
1 - <2 y: 0.03-0.25
2 - <12 y: 0.00-0.15
12 - <19 y: 0.00-0.24
Adult M, 19 - 89 y: 0.11 - 0.35
Adult F, Follicular: 0.05 - 0.26
Adult F, Luteal: 0.11 - 0.39
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30