17 Hydroxyprogesterone (OHP, 17-Hydroxy Progesterone, 17-OH-Progesterone)
Phlebotomy Requirements
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
Collection
Hospital or GP.
Sample container
7.5ml Brown Serum.
Site
Referred for analysis with longer turnaround time. Approx 14days
Notes
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.
