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17-Ketogenic Steroids

Test Code
2806

CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
100 mL of a 24 hour urine, submitted in a plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume
20 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine in 1 gram Boric Acid/100 mL submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container

Instructions
Preserve with 25 mL 50% Acetic Acid (preferred) or 1 gram Boric Acid/100 mL (acceptable) during collection.
Please specify on the request form and on the urine container the patient s age and sex and the total 24-hour urine volume. Transport at room temperature.

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Methodology
Colorimetric (C)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed evening; Report available: Next day

Reference Range
17-Ketogenic Steroids:
Under 1 year:            < 1.0 mg/24 h
1-10 years:             2.3-3.8 mg/24 h
Adult males:         5.0-23.0 mg/24 h
Adult females:     3.0-15.0 mg/24 h