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Etiocholanolone and Creatinine — Mass Measurement, Turbidimetry

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

Measures etiocholanolone, a steroid metabolite, along with creatinine. Creatinine is commonly measured by turbidimetry and may help account for urine concentration.

Quick summary

["This test evaluates a steroid-metabolite marker and may help interpret the result in relation to creatinine or urine output."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
108359-1
Short code
Etiocholanolone/Creat Msmt Ur
Synonyms
Etiocholanolone/Creat Msmt Ur
Category
kidney
Sample
urine
Container
Sterile urine container
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
10 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
0
Lipemia max
0
Icterus max
0
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

Etiocholanolone is a metabolite of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands and gonads. This test also includes creatinine, a substance commonly used to assess how much urine was produced and to help account for differences in urine concentration.

Why might I need this test?

A clinician may order this test when evaluating adrenal steroid production, androgen activity, or the body's handling of steroid hormones. The creatinine measurement can provide context when etiocholanolone is measured in urine.

How is the test performed?

A laboratory analyzes the submitted specimen, and the creatinine result is obtained by a turbidimetric mass measurement, which estimates concentration from how much light passes through the sample. Etiocholanolone may require a specialized laboratory method and may not be measured by turbidimetry.

How do I prepare for the test?

Follow the collection instructions provided by your clinician or laboratory. If this is a timed urine test, collect all urine for the specified period and record the start and finish times; otherwise, a routine urine or blood sample may be requested.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Etiocholanolone and Creatinine

Frequently asked questions

What does an elevated etiocholanolone level mean?
It may indicate increased steroid-hormone production or slower metabolism of steroid hormones. It is not diagnostic by itself and must be interpreted with other tests and clinical information.
Why is creatinine included with etiocholanolone?
When measured in urine, creatinine helps account for how concentrated the urine is and how much urine was produced. This can make another urine measurement easier to interpret.
Do I need to collect a 24-hour urine sample?
That depends on the specimen specified by your laboratory. If timed urine collection is required, follow the provided instructions exactly and record the collection start and end times.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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