17-Hydroxy-Progesterone Test at Home in Dubai
Also known as: 17-OHP, 17 OH PROGESTERONE, 17OHP
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About the Test
17-Hydroxy-Progesterone (17-OHP) is a steroid made by the adrenal glands and, in women, the ovaries as part of cortisol production. Levels are checked mainly to screen for and monitor congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), an inherited enzyme problem. Elevated results in adults may also help explain excess body hair, irregular periods or fertility concerns, while routine results simply confirm the adrenal steroid pathway is working normally.
What is it? A blood test measuring the hormone 17-hydroxyprogesterone, also known as 17-OHP or 17 OH progesterone, used chiefly to detect congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
17-Hydroxy-Progesterone(1 Test)
17-Hydroxy-Progesterone test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone test?
- Screen newborns, children or adults for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and monitor treatment
- Investigate signs of androgen excess such as acne, unwanted hair growth or irregular menstrual cycles
- Help work up unexplained infertility or ambiguous adrenal-hormone results alongside other tests
How to prepare for the 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone test
No fasting is needed for this test. Because 17-OHP shifts during the menstrual cycle, women may be asked to give the sample in the early follicular phase; the sample is best taken in the morning when adrenal hormones peak. Tell our nurse about any steroid or hormone medication you take.
Understanding your 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone results
Higher-than-expected 17-OHP can point to congenital adrenal hyperplasia or another adrenal cause and usually needs confirmatory testing, while normal levels make CAH unlikely. Results should always be interpreted by your doctor alongside your symptoms and other hormone tests. Reports are ready in 24 Hours.
How to book the 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Packages that include this test
Wider panels that cover 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone — or browse all 42 packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
A raised level most often suggests congenital adrenal hyperplasia, but mild elevations can occur from stress, illness or sampling later in the day. A single high value is not a diagnosis; your doctor may arrange a repeat or a stimulation test to confirm.
No fasting is required. However, timing matters more here than food: morning samples are preferred because adrenal hormones are highest then, and women are often tested in the first few days of their cycle.
Yes. 17-OHP rises in the luteal (second) half of the cycle, so for women it is usually measured in the early follicular phase to avoid a falsely high reading. Mention your cycle date to our nurse when booking.
Your doctor-reviewed report is delivered within 24 Hours on WhatsApp and email after the home sample is collected in Dubai.
Yes. A DHA-licensed nurse draws the blood sample at your home, office or hotel in about 20 minutes, and it is processed at our ISO-certified partner lab.
Payment is self-pay in AED at the time of booking. Home healthcare in the UAE is not billed to insurance, so there are no reimbursement forms to complete.