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17 - Ketosteroids, 24 Hour Urine Test

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No Special Preparation Required

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24 Hours

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17 - KETOSTEROIDS24 HOUR URINE

What is the 17 Ketosteroid urine test?

Most of the functions of our body are done with the help of hormones which are complex steroid molecules. The 17 ketosteroid is one of the hormones that is present in urine. 17 ketosteroids are a group of steroids produced by the adrenal cortex, ovaries, and testes. This is formed when the body breaks down male steroid sex hormones called androgens and other hormones released by the adrenal glands in males and females and by the testes in males. 17 ketosteroid test helps detect the value of this steroid in the urine. In certain diseased conditions, the value of 17-Ketosteroids in the urine can provide insight into a patient's disease.

When is the 17 ketosteroid test done?

A doctor may recommend this Test when he suspects 

  • Signs and symptoms of a disorder due to abnormal levels of androgens.

  • In certain tumours

  • Cushing syndrome

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Obesity

  • Polycystic ovarian disease

  • Myxedema

  • Gout and arthritis

  • Eunuchism

What are the components of the 17 ketosteroid urine Test?

17 ketosteroid is a 24-hour urine test. The urine sample is collected over 24 hours.

What is the usual range of the 17 ketosteroid Test? 

  • Female: 5 to 15 mg per 24 hours[1]

  • Male: 7 to 20 mg per 24 hours[1]

Decreased levels of 17 ketosteroids may indicate

  • Kidney disease

  • Addison disease

  • Removal of testes

  • Hypopituitarism

Increased levels of 17-ketosteroids may indicate

  • Cushing syndrome

  • Polycystic ovarian disease

  • Ovarian cancer

  • Testicular cancer

  • Obesity

  • stress 

  • Hyperthyroidism 

What are the prerequisites for the 17 ketosteroid urine test?

  • Stop any medicines that may affect the test results but consult the doctor before the test.

  • Midstream urine is collected

  • Do not collect the first urine sample

  • The lab will provide a sterile container for the collection of sample

  • Keep the area thoroughly clean

  • Close the lid of the container properly.

  • No special preparation is required before the test.


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