17-hydroxyprogesterone
Background:
Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Measured as part of a steroid profile, including androstenedione and testosterone (by mass spectrometry).
For urgent analysis of 17-hydroxyprogesterone for diagnosis of CAH in neonates, please contact the Duty Biochemist to arrange transport and analysis.
Other Comments:
Analysed by Clinical Laboratory Services, Level 1 Clinical Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2WB
For more information, please see the following: 17-hydroxyprogesterone - Lab Tests Online
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)
Turnaround Time:
6 - 8 weeks