Pseudonyms
Cortisol, Short synacthen test, Synacthen stimulation test, ACTH stimulation test
Collection Requirements
3 x Lithium heparin tubes collected at the following time points: 1) Pre synacthen dose, 2) 30 min post dose, and 3) 60 mins post dose. Ensure collection times are clearly recorded and send all tubes to the lab together.
Tube Colour
Light Green
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Reference Interval
Please see Harmonised Endocrine Dynamic Testing document
Availability
Daily
Notes
Only referrals from RMH are accepted. For RMH outpatient collections, please contact the Outpatient Pathology Clinic to arrange a booking prior to sample collection on 9342 8001
For clinical protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests"
Documents for this test
Test code: SST
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