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Measure 17-OH corticosteroids in urine |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0029 |
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Test Type | Biochemistry |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 3 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | 1 |
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| 17 OHCS Urine |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0029 | |
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Test Category | Adrenal disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 3 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Urine; 24 hr; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 7 D(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | 1 | |
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Processing Method | Spectrophotometry | |
| **17 OH Corticosteroids 24Hr Urine****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids Urine Test, Adrenal Function Test.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1950s to assess adrenal function, advancing endocrinology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures 17-hydroxycorticosteroids in 24-hour urine to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome or adrenal insufficiency.**Preparation and Patient History**: 24-hour urine; report weight gain, fatigue, or adrenal history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for non-invasive sample collection.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~90%; specificity ~95%; detects abnormalities in ~80% of cases; guides diagnosis.**References Cited**: Testing.com Endocrine Tests 2023; Labcorp 17-OHCS Test 2025; UpToDate Adrenal Disorders 2025 |