17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, PEDIATRIC, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test code
Label Text	17HPE
EPIC	LAB10000
LabCorp	500163

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Clinical Significance

This test should be ordered ONLY by a pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation with a pediatric endocrinology specialist.

Method Name

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4-10 Days

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – Minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen and separate from cells within 45 minutes and send frozen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 2 Years

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 7 Days

Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
83498	Hydroxyprogesterone (17-d), Quantitative

Performing Laboratory Location