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17-Hydroxycorticosteroids

Order Code
806730
CPT
83491
Test Details
Synonyms

Cortisol Free Urine, Urinary Free Cortisol

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Quantitative Colorimetry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures metabolites of cortisol and related hormones in urine. Useful for evaluating adrenal gland function and diagnosing disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Helps assess steroid hormone production over time.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

12 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Urine should be well-mixed before aliquoting. Record total volume, collection time, and pH on transport tube and test request form. Random specimens without preservative are acceptable if frozen within 15 minutes of collection.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
806730
CPT
83491
Test Details
Synonyms

Cortisol Free Urine, Urinary Free Cortisol

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Quantitative Colorimetry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures metabolites of cortisol and related hormones in urine. Useful for evaluating adrenal gland function and diagnosing disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Helps assess steroid hormone production over time.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

12 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Urine should be well-mixed before aliquoting. Record total volume, collection time, and pH on transport tube and test request form. Random specimens without preservative are acceptable if frozen within 15 minutes of collection.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days