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2025-11-29 10:46:00 -

Urine Aldosterone Test: Understanding Adrenal Hormone Levels
Why Get a Urine Aldosterone Test? This test evaluates adrenal function when symptoms like high blood pressure, low potassium, muscle weakness, or fatigue suggest hormone imbalance. It's especially useful for confirming primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) from tumors or hyperplasia, distinguishing it from kidney or heart issues. How the Test Works Collect all urine for 24 hours...

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2025-11-29 12:12:14 -

Urine Catecholamine Test: Diagnosing Adrenal Tumors and Hormone Imbalances
What AreCatecholamines? These "fight-or-flight" hormones from adrenal glands regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response. Normally low at rest, they spike dangerously with tumors, causing hypertension, headaches, sweating, palpitations, and anxiety. Why Get This Test? Ordered for persistent high blood pressure unexplained by lifestyle, family history of adrenal issues,...

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2025-12-22 11:11:08 -

17-Hydroxy-Progesterone (17-OHP) Test: Purpose, Normal Range & Meaning
What is 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone (17-OHP)? 17-Hydroxy-Progesterone (17-OHP) is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and reproductive organs. It is an intermediate product used by the body to make other essential hormones like cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen. Normally, 17-OHP is present in small amounts. However, when hormone-producing enzymes don’t work...

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2025-11-26 11:10:48 -

17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP): What You Need to Know About This Vital Hormone
Understanding 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) 17-OHP is a natural hormone produced as part of the body’s steroid biosynthesis pathway. It acts as a precursor that is converted into cortisol, a hormone that regulates energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and the immune system. Additionally, 17-OHP is involved in producing sex hormones like androgens that influence sexual development...

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2025-11-27 10:49:45 -

Understanding the 24-Hour Urine Ketosteroids Test: Purpose and Procedure
What Is the 24-Hour Urine Ketosteroids Test? Ketosteroids are substances formed when the body breaks down steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands and gonads (ovaries and testes). By measuring their combined levels in urine collected over 24 hours, healthcare providers can evaluate the function of the adrenal cortex and detect disorders like Cushing’s syndrome,...

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2025-12-01 11:53:25 -

Urine Cortisol Test: A Window Into Your Adrenal Health and Stress Response
Why Get a Urine Cortisol Test? Because cortisol levels fluctuate throughout the day, the 24-hour urine collection captures overall hormone production more accurately than single blood or saliva tests. Elevated or low cortisol can cause symptoms impacting weight, blood sugar, mood, and energy. Detecting these imbalances early helps prevent complications and directs effective care....

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