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)

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

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.