17 OHCS – 17 Hydroxycorticosteriods

17-OHCS is a product formed when the liver and other body tissues break down the steroid hormone cortisol._x000D_
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This test can help determine if the body is producing too much cortisol. The test may be used to diagnose?Cushing syndrome. This is a disorder that occurs when the body has a constant high level of cortisol._x000D_
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The urine volume and urine creatinine are often done with 17-OHCS test at the same time. This helps the provider interpret the test._x000D_
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This test is not done often now. The free?cortisol urine test?is a better screening test for Cushing disease.