17 Hydroxy Progesterone

Test Name 17 Hydroxy Progesterone
Alternate Name(s)  
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic HYPROG17
Specimen Type

Plain Red - Serum 

Collection Container Red top
Container Information  
Collection Information  
Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 10 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes


Collect blood in PLAIN RED top tube. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes

and separate by centrifugation. Immediately following centrifugation, transfer an aliquot of serum to a labeled tube.

Do not aliquot serum into amber tube. Store and ship refrigerated

Storage and Transport Refrigerated
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Lab

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