17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is crucial for diagnosing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body has low cortisol levels but high ACTH levels. It's also used to monitor cortisol replacement therapies, investigate causes of infertility, and check for adrenal and ovarian tumors.
- 17-hydroxyprogesterone, Serum
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
This test is crucial for diagnosing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body has low cortisol levels but high ACTH levels. It's also used to monitor cortisol replacement therapies, investigate causes of infertility, and check for adrenal and ovarian tumors.
This test is crucial for diagnosing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body has low cortisol levels but high ACTH levels. It's also used to monitor cortisol replacement therapies, investigate causes of infertility, and check for adrenal and ovarian tumors.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly important for individuals suspected of having CAH, experiencing infertility issues, or being monitored for cortisol therapy effectiveness.
What type of sample is required for this test?
0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) is needed for this test.
Test Resources
Resources for this test are currently being updated.
3–6 business days
Adult Males
18-30 years 32-307 ng/dL
31-40 years 42-196 ng/dL
41-50 years 33-195 ng/dL
51-60 years 37-129 ng/dL
Adult Females
Pre-Menopausal Mid Follicular 23-102 ng/dL
Pre-Menopausal Surge 67-349 ng/dL
Pre-Menopausal Mid Luteal 139-431 ng/dL
Postmenopausal Phase ≤45 ng/dL
Pregnancy
First Trimester 78-457 ng/dL
Second Trimester 90-357 ng/dL
Third Trimester 144-578 ng/dL
Male and Female
<30 days Not established
1-11 months ≤147 ng/dL
1 year ≤139 ng/dL
2 years ≤134 ng/dL
3 years ≤131 ng/dL
4 years ≤131 ng/dL
5 years ≤133 ng/dL
6 years ≤137 ng/dL
7 years ≤145 ng/dL
8 years ≤154 ng/dL
9 years ≤166 ng/dL
10 years ≤180 ng/dL
11 years ≤196 ng/dL
12 years ≤213 ng/dL
13 years ≤233 ng/dL
14 years ≤254 ng/dL
15 years 19-276 ng/dL
16 years 23-300 ng/dL
17 years 26-325 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
II-III Males 12-130 ng/dL
II-III Females 18-220 ng/dL
IV-V Males 51-190 ng/dL
IV-V Females 36-200 ng/dL
18-30 years 32-307 ng/dL
31-40 years 42-196 ng/dL
41-50 years 33-195 ng/dL
51-60 years 37-129 ng/dL
Adult Females
Pre-Menopausal Mid Follicular 23-102 ng/dL
Pre-Menopausal Surge 67-349 ng/dL
Pre-Menopausal Mid Luteal 139-431 ng/dL
Postmenopausal Phase ≤45 ng/dL
Pregnancy
First Trimester 78-457 ng/dL
Second Trimester 90-357 ng/dL
Third Trimester 144-578 ng/dL
Male and Female
<30 days Not established
1-11 months ≤147 ng/dL
1 year ≤139 ng/dL
2 years ≤134 ng/dL
3 years ≤131 ng/dL
4 years ≤131 ng/dL
5 years ≤133 ng/dL
6 years ≤137 ng/dL
7 years ≤145 ng/dL
8 years ≤154 ng/dL
9 years ≤166 ng/dL
10 years ≤180 ng/dL
11 years ≤196 ng/dL
12 years ≤213 ng/dL
13 years ≤233 ng/dL
14 years ≤254 ng/dL
15 years 19-276 ng/dL
16 years 23-300 ng/dL
17 years 26-325 ng/dL
Tanner Stages
II-III Males 12-130 ng/dL
II-III Females 18-220 ng/dL
IV-V Males 51-190 ng/dL
IV-V Females 36-200 ng/dL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 2 years
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tube (SST)
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
