17 Hydroxyprogesterone Newborn Screen : CAH Screen Test and Its Price in India

This test is done to know the amount of 17 Hydroxyprogesterone in the blood which is a hormone produced by adrenal glands as the part of producing cortisol. This test is also helpful in identifying a rare congenital disorder named CAH.

This disease take place when a genetic mutation does not let the adrenal gland to produce adequate amounts of cortisol. In the process of working hard to make enough amount of cortisol for the body, adrenal gland produces extra 17 Hydroxyprogesterone with some other male sex hormones. CAH can be the reason of unusual development in human genitalia and sexual characteristics.

Babies have to go through this test after 1 to 2 days of their birth as a part of new-born screening test. New born screen test is mandatory to check for various rare diseases.

This test is also known as

>17-OH progesterone, 17OHP

Why this test is prescribed

• To check whether the treatment for CAH is working or not
• To diagnose people who have developed milder symptoms of CAH
• To treat CAH in new born infants.

Documents required

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid identity proof

What is Cost of 17 Hydroxyprogesterone New-born Screen: CAH Screen Test?

The cost of 17 Hydroxyprogesterone New-born Screen: CAH Screen test varies from INR 300 to INR 500.

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Ganesh Diagnostic is known for their highly professional work ethnics and high-tech machines required for pathological tests. Choose us for the most affordable and highly accurate results.