17-Hydroxycorticosteroids




Test Mnemonic

U17OHC

CPT Codes

  • 82570 - QTY (1)
  • 83491 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Corticosteroids, 17-OH Urine

Includes

  • Creatinine, 24 hour
  • 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, mg/g creat
  • 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, mg/day

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
12 mLUrine, 24-hour (well-mixed)Clean containerRefrigerate during collection.Frozen, ASAPAdd 1 gram Boric Acid (one tablet) to 100 mL urine and mix well. Call Client Services at 800-628-6816 or 216-444-5755 for Boric Acid tablets. Freeze aliquot ASAP.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
12 mLUrine, randomClean container FrozenNo preservative is necessary if frozen within 15 minutes. If specimen is older than 15 minutes, add 1 Boric Acid tablet per 100 mL urine and mix well. Freeze aliquot ASAP.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
12 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientWith preservative: 4 hours
Frozen1 month
RefrigeratedWith preservative: 1 week

Days Performed

Tue, Fri

Turnaround Time

4 - 8 days

Methodology

Name Description
Colorimetry 

Reference Range

17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, mg/g crt
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal2.0 - 6.5mg/g crt
17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, per 24 hr
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal4.0 - 14.0mg/d
Creatinine Ur, per 24 hr
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
Male3 Years8 YearsNormal140 - 700mg/d
Male9 Years12 YearsNormal300 - 1300mg/d
Male13 Years17 YearsNormal500 - 2300mg/d
Male18 Years50 YearsNormal1000 - 2500mg/d
Male51 Years80 YearsNormal800 - 2100mg/d
Male81 Years99 YearsNormal600 - 2000mg/d
Female3 Years8 YearsNormal140 - 700mg/d
Female9 Years12 YearsNormal300 - 1300mg/d
Female13 Years17 YearsNormal400 - 1600mg/d
Female18 Years50 YearsNormal700 - 1600mg/d
Female51 Years80 YearsNormal500 - 1400mg/d
Female81 Years99 YearsNormal400 - 1300mg/d

Special Info

Indicate total volume of 24-hour collection. pH should be between 5.0 - 7.0 after the addition of the boric acid and before freezing the aliquot.

Clinical Info

Evaluation of glucocorticoids