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Test Details

17-Hydroxy-Pregnenolone – serum

General Info:

Description:

he Serum 17-Hydroxy-Pregnenolone test measures steroid level required for adrenal biosynthetic pathway. This test is crucial for the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) resulting from 21-hydroxylase deficiency. 17-OH-progesterone serves as a substrate for 21-hydroxylase and acts as a disease-specific diagnostic marker for 21-OH deficiency. Healthcare professionals use this test to assess adrenal function and identify potential enzymatic defects.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum

Container Type: 

Gold

Volume: 

2 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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