17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
Alternate Names : 17-OHCS
Definition A test that measures the amount of 17-OHCS in urine.
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Why is the Test Performed?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone released from the adrenal cortex in response to adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). Cortisol is then metabolized by the liver and other tissues to inactive products such as 17-OHCS, which are excreted by the body in the urine. Measurements of 17-OHCS in the urine can be helpful in determining if the body is producing too much cortisol.
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