17 Hydroxyprogesterone

Test Code
LAB720


CPT Codes
83498

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.25 mL


Instructions
Draw blood in a no-additive (red-top) tube. Separate serum after clotting. Do not submit glass tubes.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 years


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)



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.