Test ID 17BFP Fluticasone 17-Beta-Carboxylic Acid, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
Assessing compliance (recent exposure) to fluticasone propionate therapy
Aiding in the evaluation of secondary adrenal insufficiency
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Fluticasone 17-B Carboxylic Acid, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 72 hours | |
Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentration: 10 pg/mL
Values for normal patients not taking fluticasone propionate should be less than the cutoff concentration (detection limit).
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory

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 |
---|---|---|
17BFP | Fluticasone 17-B Carboxylic Acid, U | 46952-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
89739 | Fluticasone 17-B Carboxylic Acid, U | 46952-8 |