Test Catalog

SHORT SYNACTHEN TEST (CORTISOL WITH ACTH)

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

YELLOW TOP : (3-5 ML) PURPLE TOP : (2-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

SPECIFIC PROTOCOL IS FOLLOWED AND BOTH YELLOW & PURPLE TOP ARE REQUIRED

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

PATIENT PREPARATION REQUIRED, PLEASE REFER TO PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY