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17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone, in Delhi

Book 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone in Paschim Vihar, Delhi at GetVisit. The 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone test measures a hormone precursor made mainly by the adrenal glands and ovaries. NABL-accredited labs in Paschim Vihar and Mayur Vihar, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.

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What is a 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone Test in Delhi ?

What is 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone?

The 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone test measures a hormone precursor made mainly by the adrenal glands and ovaries. It plays a key role in making cortisol and sex hormones. It is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests worldwide and plays a key role in both preventive screening and the investigation of liver disease.

What does 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone measure?

Measuring it can reveal problems in steroid production. High levels often point to congenital adrenal hyperplasia or hormone-producing tumors. Doctors also use it when a child has early puberty or an adult has unexplained hair growth, irregular periods, or infertility. The test helps confirm a diagnosis and guides treatment decisions.

What symptoms suggest 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone may be needed?

A doctor may recommend 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone when a patient reports fatigue or persistent low energy, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark amber or tea-coloured urine, pale or clay-coloured stools, upper right abdominal discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal swelling, and unexplained weight loss. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Uttam Nagar, Paschim Vihar, and other parts of Delhi.

How is 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone performed?

A quick venous blood sample is all that is needed. At your chosen slot in Uttam Nagar or Paschim Vihar, Delhi, the phlebotomist collects the sample with sterile equipment; most people feel only a momentary prick and there is no downtime afterwards.

How accurate is 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone?

Every GetVisit sample from Uttam Nagar, Paschim Vihar, and across Delhi is processed at NABL-accredited labs that use internationally calibrated reference standards, pass external quality assessments, and maintain internal quality control at every shift. Reports are accepted by all major hospital networks, specialists, and insurance providers in India.

Are there any risks to 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone?

This is a low-risk procedure whether done at a lab in Uttam Nagar or by home collection in Paschim Vihar, Delhi. The only intervention is the blood draw. Side effects are limited to a brief pinch and an occasional small bruise that resolves in 24 to 48 hours. Patients on anticoagulants should hold light pressure for 3 to 5 minutes after the draw.

Did you know?

Elevated 17‑hydroxyprogesterone suggests impaired cortisol synthesis, most commonly 21‑hydroxylase congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone Test Preparation in Delhi

Fasting instructions:

There is no need to skip food or drink for this test. Staying well hydrated beforehand simply makes the sample easier to collect.

Managing medication:

There's usually no need to stop your regular medication; just let the staff know what you take.

What to bring along:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Timing:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Lajpat Nagar, Rohini, and the rest of Delhi.

17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone Test Parameters in Delhi

Single standalone test:

17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone Test in Delhi ?

When does a doctor order 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone?

17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone is often included in adrenal steroid panels and newborn CAH screening. Doctors order it for babies with ambiguous genitalia, children with early puberty, or adults with irregular periods, excess hair, or infertility.

Who should get 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone done in Delhi?

Delhi's Yamuna river is among India's most polluted urban waterways, contributing to seasonal hepatitis A and E outbreaks during monsoon flooding, particularly in areas with older water infrastructure including Shahdara, Dilshad Garden, Preet Vihar, and parts of Dwarka. Delhi also has among India's highest per-capita alcohol consumption rates, driving significant alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease burden across all socioeconomic groups. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Delhi's residential areas including Paschim Vihar and Shahdara enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone help diagnose?

It helps diagnose enzyme defects, adrenal or ovarian tumors, and monitor treatment. Abnormal results can come from genetic enzyme deficiencies, stress, pregnancy, or some medications, and family history of CAH raises testing importance.

What do 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone results are ready?

Reports arrive digitally and remain in your GetVisit history, so repeat tests can be tracked over months and years. Review anything unexpected with your doctor before changing medication or lifestyle, and use the app to book a follow-up if needed.

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What happens if 17 OH progesterone is high?plus

Elevated 17‑hydroxyprogesterone suggests impaired cortisol synthesis, most commonly 21‑hydroxylase congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In infants it can cause virilization or salt‑wasting; in older children and adults it may cause premature adrenarche, hirsutism, irregular menses, infertility, or reflect adrenal/ovarian tumors. Diagnosis often requires an ACTH stimulation test and genetic testing; treatment typically includes glucocorticoids and endocrine specialist care.

What is a normal 17oh progesterone level?plus

Normal 17‑hydroxyprogesterone (17‑OHP) varies by age, sex and menstrual phase. In adult women it’s roughly 0.2–1.3 ng/mL in the follicular phase and about 0.6–3.3 ng/mL in the luteal phase. In men and postmenopausal women levels are generally <2 ng/mL. Newborns and pregnant women have much higher values; markedly elevated levels suggest congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Reference ranges can vary by lab and assay; check your lab’s report.

Is 17 OH progesterone high in PCOS?plus

In PCOS, 17-OH progesterone (17-hydroxyprogesterone, 17-OHP) is usually normal or only mildly elevated. Markedly increased 17-OHP points toward nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) from 21‑hydroxylase deficiency rather than PCOS. If baseline 17-OHP is borderline, an ACTH stimulation test helps distinguish NCAH. Typical cutoffs: baseline <2 ng/mL makes NCAH unlikely; >6 ng/mL is suggestive.

What does it mean when 17 OH progesterone is low?plus

Low 17‑hydroxyprogesterone means reduced production of an adrenal/sex‑steroid precursor. Causes include suppressed ACTH (from steroid treatment or pituitary failure/secondary adrenal insufficiency), rare enzyme defects (e.g. 17α‑hydroxylase deficiency), or sampling/lab issues. Clinical context, fatigue, blood pressure or pubertal changes, guides further testing (cortisol, ACTH, electrolytes) and endocrine referral for diagnosis and management.

Can I exercise before 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone?plus

Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 to 24 hours before 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone, since intense activity can temporarily change several blood markers. Light everyday movement is fine.

Can menstruation affect 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone results?plus

Some tests, such as iron studies and certain hormone panels, can be influenced by your menstrual cycle. If you are on your period, mention it so your doctor can judge whether timing matters for 17 - Alpha- Hydroxy Progesterone.

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Tanushree Chatterjee

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Mayur Vihar. Simple blood draw, over in under two minutes. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Rajveer Kaur

Delhi

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Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Nehru Place. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Neha Sharma

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Sana Qureshi

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Blood draw was fast and painless. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Indirapuram. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Navneet Singh

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Mayur Vihar. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward near my home in Saket. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Navneet Kaur

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PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Gurugram. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Sonia Malik

Delhi

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A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Vaishali. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Bharat Arora

Delhi

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My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Anthony Fernandez

Delhi

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Got the digital report faster than expected. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Pitampura. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Tanushree Chatterjee

Delhi

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Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Mayur Vihar. Simple blood draw, over in under two minutes. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Rajveer Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Nehru Place. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Neha Sharma

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Sana Qureshi

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Blood draw was fast and painless. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Indirapuram. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Navneet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Mayur Vihar. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Fatima Ansari

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward near my home in Saket. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Navneet Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Gurugram. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Sonia Malik

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Vaishali. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Bharat Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Anthony Fernandez

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Got the digital report faster than expected. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Pitampura. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Tanushree Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Delhi traffic is brutal so finding a nearby lab through GetVisit was a relief in Mayur Vihar. Simple blood draw, over in under two minutes. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Rajveer Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Nehru Place. The result was reassuring and we could proceed with the next steps. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Neha Sharma

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Sana Qureshi

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Blood draw was fast and painless. A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Indirapuram. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Navneet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. GetVisit listed several accredited labs near me so I could pick the best in Mayur Vihar. Reference ranges were highlighted which made it easy to read. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Fatima Ansari

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Mood changes and fatigue pointed to a hormonal issue and this test confirmed it. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Used GetVisit for the first time and the booking was genuinely straightforward near my home in Saket. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Navneet Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

PCOS diagnosis last year and I monitor hormonal levels every few months. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Gurugram. In and out in fifteen minutes. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Sonia Malik

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

A colleague recommended GetVisit and the booking was very simple in Vaishali. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Quick blood test, nothing to stress about. This result changed my doctor's approach to my treatment for the better. GetVisit has made health check-ups genuinely convenient in this city.

Bharat Arora

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My endocrinologist wanted baseline hormone levels before adjusting treatment. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. The report gave my specialist all the data needed to make a confident call. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Anthony Fernandez

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Got the digital report faster than expected. Irregular cycles for a long time and my gynaecologist ordered a hormonal panel. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Pitampura. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Tanushree Chatterjee

Delhi