17-OH Progesterone
Alternate Names : 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Progesterone - 17-OH
DefinitionThis is a blood test that measures the amount of 17-OH progesterone.
Why is the Test Performed?
This test is used primarily to identify patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). CAH is a rare genetic disorder that results from a deficiency of a particular enzyme that normally makes cortisol in the adrenal gland. This deficiency results in abnormal levels of certain steroids and hormones, specifically increasing androgens (male hormones) and decreasing glucocorticoids.
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