Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am

91002

17-Hydroxycorticosteroids, Urine

Specimen:Collect:
  • Timed Urine in Timed Urine Container

Also Acceptable:
  • Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit:
  • 10 mL (Min:5 mL) Aliquot(s) Timed Urine in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.

Also Acceptable:
  • 10 mL (Min:5 mL) Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.
Special Handling:
  • 24 HR Urine Collection Preferred
  • Critical Frozen
  • Keep Specimen Refrigerated During Collection
  • Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
  • State Collection Time
  • State Volume
  • Sample pH must be 5.0 - 7.0. Mix well, add 1 g boric acid/100 mL urine, adjust pH (with boric acid) to 5.0-7.0 and freeze. Do NOT use NaOH to adjust pH.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Alkali preservatives (e.g. samples previously preserved with NaOH).
Stability:Ambient: 4 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Quantitative Colorimetry
Performed:Wednesday, Saturday
Reported:4-8 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 83491
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:
  • 93008 - CREAT, UR
  • 93009 - CREATININE
  • 93356 - 17OHCORTICOSTEROID
  • 93357 - 17OHCORTICOSTEROID
  • 93518 - HOURS COLLECTED
  • 93388 - URINE VOLUME
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