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Test Details

H-Progesterone 90 mins 17-OHPROG (17 Hydroxyprogesterone)

General Info:

Description:

At the 90-minute interval, assessing 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) levels via dried blood spot (DBS) samples provides a crucial snapshot of the response to glucocorticoid therapy in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This timing allows clinicians to gauge the hormone’s concentration during a critical phase after administration, aiding in adjustments in treatment regimens to optimize outcomes and minimize adverse effects.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum

Container Type: 

Gold

Volume: 

0.5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

Freeze @ -20 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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