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This measures the amount of 17 hydroxyprogesterone (17 – OHP) in the blood.
It is a hormone made by the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys), which plays a role in the production of cortisol hormone. Cortisol helps in maintaining blood pressure, blood sugar, and the immune system of the body.
It helps us in:
It is measured in ng/dl.
The normal range of 17 – OHP varies as:
In newborns: <630 ng/dl
Prepubescent males: <110 ng/dl
In adult males: < 220 ng/dl
Prepubertal females: <100 ng/dl
Post-menopausal females: <51 ng/dl
This test is done in newborns within 1-2 days of birth to rule out the possibility of having CAH. This test is required when the screening hasn’t been done and the newborn develops any of the following symptoms:
It is also done in children and adults when they present with the symptoms of CAH. Children at early ages may not present with the symptoms until puberty. However, symptoms of CAH in girls include:
Symptoms of CAH in boys include:
Symptoms of CAH in adult males or females include:
A high level of 17-OHP indicates congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The higher the level of this hormone, the more severe the condition.
Moderately high levels of 17-OHP mean the CAH is mild. If the 17-OHP is excessively increased, that indicates a severe form of CAH.
For more information, you can visit Testing .com and WebMD.
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