17 Hydroxyprogesterone (OHP, 17-Hydroxy Progesterone, 17-OH-Progesterone)
All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to (COL) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care (NEE) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences
Hospital or GP.
7.5ml Brown Serum. Min vol: 1ml.
Referred for analysis with longer turnaround time. Approx 14days
Blood should be collected between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning, when the level is likely to be at its maximum, Infants must be more than 48 hours old Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.