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83491 Asy hydroxycorticosteroids17

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: 17-hydroxycorticosteroids, 17-OHCS assay

Quantitative measurement of 17-hydroxycorticosteroids in urine or plasma reflecting cortisol and related metabolites.

Clinical Context

Evaluation of adrenal function in suspected Cushing syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, or adrenal hyperplasia. Less commonly used since replacement by cortisol and ACTH assays.

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Specialties

PathologyEndocrinologyInternal Medicine

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