17 OH Progesterone, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
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It is recommended that the specimen must be collected between 07:00-09:00 hours (diurnal variation)
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This test should not be collected on infants less than 24 hours old due to contamination by maternal 17
Alias
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17 hydroxy progesterone
- Alpha-hydroxy progesterone
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
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Serum/Plasma
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Red (no additive) 6 mL
Required volume
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Optimal volume: 4 mL whole blood
- Minimum/pediatric volume: 0.5 mL whole blood
Transport and stability
Rejection criteria
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Specimen collected in a Serum Separator collection tube (SST)
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
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15 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 18, 2024