A test used in to diagnose adrenal tumors is called a:

A) Hb A1C test.
B) total calcium test
C) 17-KS test.
D) thyroxin test.


C
Explanation: A) This test diagnoses diabetes.
B) This test diagnoses abnormal levels of parathyroid function.
C) Correct. The urine test 17-hydroxycorticosteroids is used to diagnose adrenal tumors.
D) This test diagnoses levels of thyroid function.

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