Synacthen Test
Tests:Synacthen Test
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| Synonym(s) | SynACTHen Stimulation Test, SST, short synacthen test |
| Tube/Container Type | 4 mL green or gold per timed collection. Please write time of collection on tube. |
| 0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top per timed request. Please write time of collection on tube. | |
| Sample Type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum volume | 250uL plasma or serum |
| Registration Code | CORT |
| Add-on conditions | N/A |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings 2 - 3 hours / Central HB N/A / Wairoa 12 hours |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
| Deletion Code | 9407 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Not Applicable |