17α-hydroxyprogesterone

17a-Hydroxypogesterone (17aOHP) is a steroid intermediate in the biosynthesis of glucocorticoids. It is produced in the testes, ovary and adrenal. The main clinical use of this assay is in the diagnosis and monitoring of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Name RIA 17alpha - Hydroxyprogesterone
Ref. IM1452
Method RIA
Type Coated tubes
Tests 100
Max. Activity (kBq) 640
Sensitivity (LoD) 0.07 ng/mL
Incubation conditions 2 hrs/RT;shaking
Calibrator range 0;0.1-50 ng/mL
Sample volume (μL) 25
Sample form serum; plasma
Analyte info                      
Instructions for Use         
MSDS                              
Reagents supplied separately 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone zero calibrator (5 mL), Ref. B23373