17-Ketosteroids, 24 Hr Urine
Test Mnemonic
U17K
CPT Codes
- 83586 - QTY (1)
- 82570 - QTY (1)
Includes
- 17-Ketosteroids
- Creatinine
- Total Volume
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated | Two 4 mL aliquots must be submitted. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tubes and test request form. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | 3 mL/aliquot is needed |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Special Info
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.