17 Hydroxy Progesterone (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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17 Hydroxy Progesterone (Blood)

Alternate Names	17OHP, 17OH Progesterone, 17 Hydroxyprogesterone
Test Code	OHP17
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Ideal testing is before corticosteroid dosing. 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 when samples are dispatched urgently.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	-

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	See detailed Instructions below: 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 RCH Complex Biochemistry: (03) 9345 5906 (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday)
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Complex Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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