Abstract
SUMMARY: A simple method for the simultaneous estimation of 17-hydroxycorticosteroids and 17-oxosteroids in human plasma is described. It involves extraction of free corticosteroids, hydrolysis of glucuronosides with β-glucuronidase and solvolysis of sulphates, chromatography on silica gel and colorimetry using microcells. Recoveries of added steroids, using appropriate conjugated compounds were over 80%.