View source for Tests:Synacthen Test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Synacthen Test}} 

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