17-hydroxycorticosteroids
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What is 17-hydroxycorticosteroids?
17-hydroxycorticosteroid (17-OHCS) is an inactive product formed when the liver and other body tissues break down the steroid hormone, cortisol. This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of 17-OHCS in urine.
Alternative Names:
17-OH corticosteroids; 17-OHCS
Posts on 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (2)
Hello,
I just read that there are these tests:
"4-hour" test
"rapid" test
"low-dos...
- Jan 09, 2011
I am hoping someone can help me here! I have been having serious issues with shortness of b...
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