Test Name
17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, SERUM
Aliases
17 ALPHA HYDROXYPROGESTERONE
Abbreviations
17-OHP
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
5
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2mL serum, 2–8 °C for up to 48 hours; freeze at −20 °C or below for longer storage shipping or transportation: Refrigerated with cold packs; frozen samples on dry ice.
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis and monitoring of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (ACTH) or adrenal tumors.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026