Specimen: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour Urine. Collect urine with 10 g of boric acid to maintain sample integrity. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CLIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 – 15 days

Usage: This assay is preferred as a screening test for Cushing syndrome. It also helps in the diagnosis of Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption. The test has limited usefulness in the evaluation of Adrenal insufficiency.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Disorders of Adrenal Gland

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required