17-OH-Progesterone Lab Test – At-Home Sampling

Do you want to measure 17-OH-progesterone as part of a targeted hormone follow-up? With this lab test, you collect a liquid capillary blood sample at home and receive a quantitative laboratory result digitally. 17-OH-progesterone is a steroid hormone used as a marker when assessing adrenal hormone production.

The test in brief

• Sample collection entirely at home
• Liquid capillary blood from the fingertip
• Quantitative laboratory result
• Medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189
• Quality assurance according to Rili-BÄK
• Digital result in your personal health portal

What does the test measure?

17-OH-progesterone

17-OH-progesterone is an intermediate in the body's production of substances such as cortisol and certain sex hormones. The level can provide information about steroid production in the adrenal glands and is used as part of medical hormone assessments. An individual result must be interpreted with regard to factors such as the time of sampling, age, medications, and the menstrual cycle (if applicable).

Common symptoms and when the test may be relevant

The test may be relevant for targeted follow-up of androgenic symptoms or when 17-OH-progesterone testing has been recommended as part of a hormonal workup. The analysis provides a specific measurement value but cannot, on its own, explain symptoms or establish a diagnosis.

Assessing 17-OH-progesterone levels may be considered in cases of irregular menstruation, excess hair growth, acne, or other signs of hormonal imbalance. These issues are common and can have many other causes.

Who is this test for?

• For those who want to monitor 17-OH-progesterone levels over time.
• For those advised to check this marker as part of a hormonal workup.
• For those who want to take the test at home and receive digital laboratory results.

How the at-home lab test works

1. Order the test. You receive a complete sample collection kit with instructions and materials.
2. Prepare for sample collection. Read the instructions carefully, and wash and warm your hands to improve blood flow.
3. Take the sample at home. Prick your fingertip with the included lancet and collect liquid capillary blood in the sample tube according to the instructions.
4. Send the sample. Label, seal, and pack the sample, and send it to the laboratory using the provided return materials.
5. Laboratory analysis. The sample is analyzed using a quality-assured laboratory method.
6. View the result digitally. Once the analysis is complete, your laboratory report will appear in your personal health portal.

Before sample collection

• Morning sample collection is recommended.
• If you have a menstrual cycle, sample collection during the follicular phase is recommended.

Always follow the instructions included in the sample collection kit.

Laboratory and quality

The sample is analyzed at a medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189. This standard sets specific requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories. The laboratory’s quality assurance also adheres to Rili-BÄK, the German Medical Association’s guideline for quality assurance in laboratory medical testing.

• Sample material: liquid capillary blood
• Collection site: at home
• Result: quantitative digital laboratory report
• Turnaround time: depends on transport time and the scope of the analysis

Results and reference values

The result is displayed digitally, along with the laboratory's unit of measurement and the applicable reference ranges. Reference ranges may vary depending on factors such as the analytical method used, age, sex, and other individual factors. An abnormal value is not a diagnosis in itself and must be evaluated in conjunction with symptoms, health status, and any necessary medical assessment.

Do you want to analyze additional androgen-related markers?

The PCOS test with androgen profile analyzes several related hormone markers in the same sample.

Important information about the result

The test provides information about the analyzed marker but does not establish a medical diagnosis and does not replace professional medical care, treatment, or an individual medical assessment. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience clear or persistent symptoms, receive abnormal results, or have concerns.

Frequently asked questions about 17-OH-progesterone

What is 17-OH-progesterone?

It is a steroid hormone and an intermediate in the body's production of substances such as cortisol and certain sex hormones.

When should the sample be taken?

Morning sampling is recommended. For those with a menstrual cycle, sampling during the follicular phase is recommended.

Can the test diagnose a hormonal disorder?

No. The result is a laboratory value that needs to be assessed in conjunction with other information and any necessary medical evaluation.

Can medications affect the result?

Hormone levels can be affected by medications and other individual factors. Never alter a prescribed treatment without first consulting a healthcare professional.

How is the result displayed?

You will receive a digital laboratory report showing the measured value, the unit, and the laboratory's current reference range.