17 Hydroxy Progesterone Test | Austin Pathology

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17 Hydroxy Progesterone

Alternate Names	17OHP, 17 OHP, 17OH Progesterone
Ordering Information	URGENT requests on a weekend are only acceptable if requested by a Consultant Neonatologist or Paediatric Endocrinologist. Contact RCH Complex Biochemistry on (03) 9345 5906 or RCH Core Laboratory (03) 9345 4800.
Cerner Test Name	17 Hydroxyprogesterone
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	0.8mL
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	Age-related reference intervals apply. Please refer to test report.

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Test Code	OHP17
Container ID	S, SP
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Austin Pathology CSR staff must call the RCH Core Laboratory before sending this test on weekends RCH Core Laboratory: (03) 9345 4800
External Laboratory	Complex Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital