Hydroxyprogesterone Blood Test

Measures 17-hydroxyprogesterone, a steroid hormone precursor.

Measures

17-hydroxyprogesterone, a steroid hormone precursor.

Why it matters

17-OHP sits partway along the adrenal steroid pathway. Measuring an intermediate gives information about where along that pathway production is running.

Before you collect

Levels follow a daily rhythm and vary across the menstrual cycle. Morning collection is standard; confirm cycle timing with your practitioner.

Suits

People working with a practitioner on adrenal steroid pathway questions.

## Running total

| Batch | Content | Count | Status | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Multi-marker panels | 17 | Done | | 2a | Stool and saliva kits | 26 | Done | | 2b | Urine and dried blood spot kits | 36 | Done | | 2c | Allergy cards, breath, hair, multi-kit, swab | 16 | Done | | 3 | Blood single analytes A–H | 65 | Done | | 4 | Blood single analytes I–Z | 65 | Next |

160 of 224 written.

## Flagged from this batch

Title typo

"Antinuclear Antibodiy (ANA) Test" → Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test.

Biological Age Test ($58)

— I've written it as what it is: a calculation summarising routine markers into one number, not a measure of lifespan, not comparable between providers. That's noticeably more sober than how these products are usually sold. Consistent with the house position, but worth you seeing.

AMH ($148.32)

— the copy states plainly that AMH describes a quantity, not fertility, and doesn't predict whether or when someone will conceive. This is one of the most commonly over-interpreted tests in the consumer market and the restraint is deliberate.

Growth Hormone ($55)

— I've said a single random GH measurement is difficult to interpret and pointed people toward IGF-1 instead. That may cost a few sales of a $55 test and save a lot of confused enquiries.

Restricted availability

Noted on Amylase (Healius/ACL only) and Gastrin (Healius only) — worth surfacing as a filter on the storefront so people don't order tests they can't access nearby.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell