Test Code SGSU Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, UUseful For
Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids
Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations
Betamethasone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Budesonide: 0.20 mcg/dL
Dexamethasone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Fludrocortisone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Megestrol acetate: 0.10 mcg/dL
Methylprednisolone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Prednisolone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Prednisone: 0.10 mcg/dL
Triamcinolone acetonide: 0.10 mcg/dL
Values for normal patients not taking these synthetic glucocorticoids should be less than the cutoff concentration (detection limit).
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SGSU | Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, U | 46959-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
23562 | Betamethasone | 46946-0 |
23563 | Budesonide | 46947-8 |
23564 | Dexamethasone | 46948-6 |
23565 | Fludrocortisone | 46949-4 |
23569 | Megestrol Acetate | 46953-6 |
23570 | Methylprednisolone | 46954-4 |
23571 | Prednisolone | 46955-1 |
23572 | Prednisone | 46956-9 |
23574 | Triamcinolone Acetonide | 46958-5 |