17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Urine
Test Mnemonic
U17OHP
CPT Codes
- 83498 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
9616-4
Aliases
- 17-Hydroxy Progesterone
- 17-OH Progesterone
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Frozen | Patient should not be on any corticosteroid, ACTH, estrogen, or gonadotropin medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to start of urine collection. Transfer 10 mL aliquot to standard transport tube. Submit total volume. Transport on dry ice is preferred. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Ambient | 1 hour |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
8 - 14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Patient should not be on any corticosteroid, ACTH, estrogen, or gonadotropin medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. No special preservatives required. Submit total volume. Note: Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. This test is not New York DOH approved at any laboratory. An approved non-permitted laboratory (NPL) form must accompany specimen.