17-Hydroxyprogesterone

What this laboratory test evaluates

17-Hydroxyprogesterone
This test is crucial for diagnosing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body has low cortisol levels but high ACTH levels. It's also used to monitor cortisol replacement therapies, investigate causes of infertility, and check for adrenal and ovarian tumors.

What patients is this test right for?This test is particularly important for individuals suspected of having CAH, experiencing infertility issues, or being monitored for cortisol therapy effectiveness.

What type of sample is required for this test?0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) is needed for this test.

Test ResourcesResources for this test are currently being updated.

Additional test information

This test is crucial for diagnosing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body has low cortisol levels but high ACTH levels. It's also used to monitor cortisol replacement therapies, investigate causes of infertility, and check for adrenal and ovarian tumors.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.