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» 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids. 17-OH corticosteroids. 17-OHCS
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.
» 17-Ketosteroids
17-ketosteroids are substances that form when the body breaks down male steroid sex hormones called androgens and other hormones released by adrenal cortex.
» 17-OH Progesterone. 17-hydroxyprogesterone
17-OH progesterone is a blood test that measures the amount of 17-OH progesterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and gonads.
» 24-hour Urinary Aldosterone Excretion Rate. Aldosterone - urine
The 24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate test measures the amount of aldosterone eliminated in the urine in a day. Aldosterone is a hormone released by the adrenal gland that helps the kidney to control salt and potassium balance.
» 24-hour Urine Cu. Quantitative urinary copper
The 24-hour urine copper test measures the amount of copper in a urine sample.
» 24-hour Urine Protein
24-hour urine protein measures the amount of protein excreted in urine over a 24-hour period.
» 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate measure of the amount of vitamin D in the body.
» 5-HIAA. HIAA. 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid. Serotonin metabolite
5-HIAA is a test that measures the amount of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) -- a break-down product of the chemical messenger serotonin -- in urine. This test tells how much 5-HIAA the body is removing.
» 5-N`tase. 5`-NT
5`-nucleotidase (5`-NT) is a protein produced by the liver. A test can be done to measure the amount of this protein in your blood.
» Abdominal CT Scan
An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.
» Abdominal Film
Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen.
» Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the inside of the belly area. It does not use radiation (x-rays).
» Abdominal tap
An abdominal tap is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove fluid from the abdomen. Normally, the abdomen contains only a small amount of fluid. In certain conditions, large amounts of fluid can accumulate in the abdomen.
» Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
» Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy
Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy procedure involves removing a small portion of the abdominal wall fat pad. The procedure is done most often to test for amyloidosis.

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