17 Ketogenic Steroids (Corticosteroids) Column Chromatography 24 Hour Urine
What is this test?
A 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-ketogenic steroids) test system is a device intended to measure corticosteroids that possess a dihydroxyacetone. moiety on the steroid nucleus in urine. Corticosteroids with this chemical configuration include cortisol, cortisone 11-desoxycortisol, desoxycorticosterone, and their tetrahydroderivatives. This group of hormones is synthesized by the adrenal gland. Measurements of 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-ketogenic steroids) are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the adrenal or pituitary glands and gonadal disorders.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for 17 Ketogenic Steroids (Corticosteroids) Column Chromatography 24 Hour Urine. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing 17 Ketogenic Steroids (Corticosteroids) Column Chromatography 24 Hour Urine. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| MALE | All age groups | 5 - 23 mg/24 hours |
| FEMALE | All age groups | 3 - 15 mg /24 hours |