Semen specimen collected by masturbation and delivered to Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital within 4 hours of collection. Sample to be maintained at body temperature.
Reference Range:
Nil Sperm
Availability:
Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Semen
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.
Please refer to this page for details on this test.
NOTE This test is not performed by Melbourne Health Pathology Service.
It is preferrable that patients attend the Andrology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, 321 Cardigan St Carlton
Cort, 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. See notes for more details re clinical protocol.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily
Requires own tube?:
No
For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available under Links from the Pathology intranet page at http://intranet.mh.org.au/www/714/1001172/displayarticle/1013257.html
3 x Serum 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. See notes for more details re clinical protocol.
Reference Range:
Availability:
Daily
Requires own tube?:
No
For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available under Links from the Pathology intranet page at http://intranet.mh.org.au/pathology-handbook/w2/i1013309/
Sydney South Western Area Pathology ServiceRoyal Prince Alfred HospitalCentral Specimen ReceptionMissenden RoadCamperdown, NSW 2050tel 02 9515 8279fax 02 9515 7931