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HelpTest ID SGSU Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Random, Urine
Useful For
Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids in urine specimens (see Interpretation)
Confirming the cause of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency
This test is not useful for detection of fluticasone propionate.
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, USpecimen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen | 14 days |
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
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |