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17-OH Progesterone LCMS
Test Code070085
Alias/See Also
17-OHP; 17 OHP; 17OH
CPT Codes
83498
Preferred Specimen
Serum OR plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Instructions
If tube other than gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Include patient's age on the test request form.
Transport Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temp/Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 14 months
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift