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HelpTest Code 17OP6 / 140715-LC 17-HYDROXYPREGNENOLONE, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | 17OP6 |
| EPIC | LAB530 |
| LabCorp | 140715 |
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Useful For
Screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by either 11-hydroxylase of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; also useful as part of a battery of tests to evaluate females with hirsutism or infertility.
Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Reference Values
Premature (26 to 28 weeks): day 4: 375-3559 ng/dL
Premature (31 to 35 weeks): day 4: 64-2380 ng/dL
3 days: 10-829 ng/dL
1 to 5 months: 36-763 ng/dL
6 to 11 months: 42-540 ng/dL
12 to 23 months: 14-207 ng/dL
24 months to 5 years: 10-103 ng/dL
6 to 9 years: 10-186 ng/dL
Pubertal: 44-235 ng/dL
Adults: 53-357 ng/dL
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST) – serum
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – 0.1 mL minimum (does not allow for repeat testing)
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Transfer the serum or plasma into an aliquot tube with screw cap and send FROZEN.
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 2 Years
Refrigerated: 1 Day
Room Temp: 6 Hours
Note: Stability information also applies to plasma specimens that have been separated from cells.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 84143 | 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Clinical Significance
NOTE: This test is intended for adult patients only. For pediatric patients, please order 17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, PEDIATRIC, SERUM (17HPE).
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – plasma
Red Top Tube – serum
Rejection Information
Nonserum or non-EDTA plasma specimen received