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HelpTest Code SGSU Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine
Ordering 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.
Useful For
Confirming the presence of the listed synthetic glucocorticoids
Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen 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
Report Available
5 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |