17-Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test
Short Name: 17-KS Urine Test
Also known as: 17-Ketosteroids Test, 17-KS 24-Hour Urine Test
17-Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹8,500. Uses Column Chromatography on 24-hour urine samples. Results in Results are usually available within 1 week after sample receipt at the laboratory.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To diagnose and monitor androgen-related disorders by measuring 17-Ketosteroid levels in urine over 24 hours.
- Test Code
- 44
- Price
- ₹8,500
- Sample Type
- 24-hour urine
- Result Time
- Results are usually available within 1 week after sample receipt at the laboratory.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Column Chromatography
Sample Collection
No special preparation is required. Inform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking, as they may affect results.
Method: 24-hour urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
Collect all urine produced over 24 hours in the provided container. Add the prescribed volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH below 5. Record the total urine volume on the test request form and container.
Report Delivery
Store the urine sample refrigerated or frozen until it is transported to the laboratory for analysis.
Timeline: Results are usually available within 1 week after sample receipt at the laboratory.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To diagnose and monitor androgen-related disorders by measuring 17-Ketosteroid levels in urine over 24 hours.
How to Prepare
- Begin collection by discarding the first morning urine, then collect all subsequent urine for 24 hours.
- Add 50% hydrochloric acid (HCl) as directed to preserve the sample.
- Record the 24-hour urine volume accurately on the test request form and container.
- Keep the sample refrigerated or frozen during storage and transport to the lab.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"This test is crucial for evaluating adrenal and gonadal function, helping in early diagnosis of hormonal imbalances and guiding appropriate treatment."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Incomplete 24-hour urine collection
- Sample not preserved with HCl or pH above 5
- Container contaminated, leaking, or mislabeled
Understanding Your Results
Level: High 17-Ketosteroids
Level: Low 17-Ketosteroids
Consult an endocrinologist if you experience symptoms such as excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, or if your test results show abnormal levels of 17-Ketosteroids.
Limitations
- ⚠May not distinguish between specific sources of androgens
- ⚠Results can be influenced by sample preservation and handling techniques
- ⚠Not a standalone test; often used in conjunction with other diagnostic methods
Risks & Considerations
- ●No significant risks as it is a non-invasive urine test
- ●Possible inconvenience due to the 24-hour collection process
Interfering Factors
- ●Certain medications such as corticosteroids, antibiotics, or hormone therapies
- ●Dietary factors high in androgens or precursors
- ●Improper urine collection or handling
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