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Steroid Screen (Urine - Spot/Random)

Alternate Names	Androgens - Urine, Steroid Profile - Urine
Test Code	USP
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Urine - Spot/Random
Container Type	70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A request for spot/random Urine Steroid Profile will yield the following results, including a creatinine concentration and excretion rate: Androsterone Eitocholanolone 5-beta-17-alpha-hydroxypregnanolone Pregnanetriol Tetrahydro-11-deoxy-cortisol Pregnanetriolone Tetrahydro-cortisone Tetrahydro-cortisol All-tetrahydro-cortisol
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	10mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CR, CRS, CB, CBS
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible. Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)