Referred to Endocrine Laboratory, Dept of Medical Biochemistry & Immunology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW
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Alternative names, keywords |
Salivary 17OHP |
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Samples required |
Saliva (passive drool, not salivette). 5 mL requested per tube. Click here to download referral laboratory's instructions for collecting day curve samples. |
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Test indications |
Offered for monitoring treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in paediatric patients. |
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Reference range |
Day curve: 08.00: 260 - 1000 pmol/L
12:00: < 130 pmol/L
16:00: < 130 pmol/L 22:00: < 130 pmol/L |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 5 working days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |