Test Code 17P 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB720 |
| NBS code | LBC13332 |
| Service code | 31883 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Red Top |
Additional information: Indicate patient’s age and sex
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | 6 months (preferred) |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Gross Icterus | Reject |
| Gross Lipaemia | Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
| Male (nmol/L) | Female (nmol/L) | |
| Male | 2.0 – 10.1 | – |
| Female - Follicular phase - Luteal phase |
– – |
1.2 – 6.9 0.7 – 11.7 |
| Tanner scale | Male (nmol/L) | Female (nmol/L) |
| Tanner I: 1 – < 5 yrs 5 – < 8 yrs 8 – < 18 yrs |
0.8 – 1.9 1.0 – 3.5 1.7 – 5.0 |
0.8 – 1.9 1.0 – 3.5 1.7 – 5.0 |
| Tanner II – III | 1.9 – 5.2 | 1.9 – 5.2 |
| Tanner IV – V | 3.6 – 10.3 | 2.0 – 6.0 |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
14569-8