- Test Name
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Aliases
- 17-OH Progesterone
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HPR17
- LOINC Test Code
- 14569-8
- Description and Primary Use
- For screening for non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia or as part of an ACTH stimulation test to confirm CAH.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 7 Days
- Test Cost
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form.
Approval requires test order:
- By endocrinologist, OBS/GYN, or Internal Medicine; or
- Completed LTSA Form.
A LTSA form must be completed with the test name clearly identified and one of the above clearly indicated as reason for the test request.
- Required Consultations
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 26-Apr-19