dictionary help| 17-hydroxycorticosteroid test | medical dictionary |
A test, dependent on the Porter-Silber reaction, that is used as a measure of adrenocortical function and is performed on urine. Low values are seen in Addison's disease and hypopituitarism; high values are seen in Cushing's syndrome and extreme stress.
Synonyms: 17-OH-corticoids test, Porter-Silber chromogens test.
(05 Mar 2000)
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