Steroid Profile (Random Urine)

Test information: This full steroid profile is primarily used in the investigation of children with altered steroid metabolism (inborn metabolic disease).

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

24hr Plain Urine Bottle.

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

20ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Should preferably be collected more than 48h after birth. Glucocorticoids suppress adrenocortical activity- therefore may hide an abnormality. Cortisol treatment will make interpretation very difficult too.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

9067

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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