17a Hydroxyprogesterone (to Esoterix)

Message
For pediatric patients only.  Use this test code only when the order states to send to Esoterix Laboratories.


Test Code
OHPESO


Alias/See Also
17 OH Progesterone


CPT Codes
83498

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL of whole blood (1.0 mL of serum)


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL of whole blood (0.1 mL of serum)


Instructions
Serum must be separated from the cells within one hour. Store and ship frozen


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) or No Additive Red Top


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Methodology
HPLC Tandem Mass Spectometry

Setup Schedule
Set up Monday - Friday


Report Available
Reports within 2 to 4 days of receipt at Esoterix laboratories.


Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.