Description
17-Ketosteroids (hydroxyetiocholanolone, epiandrosterone, aetiocholanolone, DHEA, hydroxyandrosterone and androsterone) are formed from the metabolism of testosterone, cholesterol-like substances and 17-hydroxycorticosteroids.
Indications
Increased values are associated with testicular and ovarian tumours, adrenal hyperplasia, and adrenal carcinoma. An elevated 17-Ketosteroid value may also be seen in cases of Cushing Syndrome and Polycystic ovarian disease. Decreased values are associated with primary and secondary hypogonadism, hypopituitarism and Addison’s disease.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
30 ml of 24 Hrs Urine 2 - 8 C
Special Precautions
State 24 Hrs urine volume. Keep cool but Do Not Freeze.
Normal Range
By Report
