Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
17OHPROGU
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Varies
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
7-10 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Patient should not be on any corticosteroid, ACTH, estrogen, or gonadotropin medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Collect
24-hour urine. No special preservatives required.
Specimen Preparation
Mix specimen well. Refrigerate during collection. Transfer 10 mL aliquot of urine to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 5 mL) Submit total volume. Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. On dry ice is preferred. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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