17-Ketosteroids (17-KS) Urine Test | Lahalak Platform
A comprehensive 24-hour urine test measuring male hormone metabolites to evaluate adrenal and testicular function, helping diagnose hormonal imbalances and puberty disorders effectively.
Scientific name: 17-Ketosteroids (17-KS) Urine Test
Urine 17-Ketosteroids (17-KS) analysis is a quantitative measurement of a group of metabolites of male androgen hormones, performed on a 24-hour urine collection sample. This group includes androgen metabolites produced by both the adrenal cortex (such as dehydroepiandrosterone - DHEA) and the testes (such as testosterone, although the testes' cont...
Service type
Laboratory test (24-hour urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis of the level of 17-Ketosteroids (17-KS) in a 24-hour pooled urine sample.
- Consult an endocrinologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Accurate 24-hour urine collection is essential. Collection begins with emptying the bladder first thing in the morning (at a specific time, e.g., 8 a.m.) without saving this sample. All urine samples collected over the next 24 hours are then collected in the designated container provided by the laboratory, including the first sample of the following morning at the same time. The container must be kept refrigerated throughout the collection period.
- Fasting is not required, but it is preferable to maintain a normal diet and activity level during the collection period.
- Inform your doctor about all medications: Many medications affect the outcome, such as penicillin and sulfonamides.
- For women: The timing of the menstrual cycle may affect the result, but timing is usually not required.
Medical services you might also like
