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General |
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| Clinical Use: | Used to assess adrenal response to synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) to screen for adrenal disorders such as CAH. Cortisol,17OH-progesterone and 21-Deoxycortisol are measured at baseline, 30mins and 60 mins post Synacthen. |
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| Availability: | Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. | |||||||||
| Aliases/Synonyms: | Short Synacthen Stimulation Test with 17OHP, SST with 17OHP, | |||||||||
| Code: | 17S | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send sample chilled. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/SOP-804.doc | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Refer to report or laboratory |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | Serum, no gel (RED), | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | See container | |||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1mL | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | Administration of Synacthen is a specialised procedure requiring a medical officer.
Refer to Hyperlink above for SST protocol. Print and complete the Consent and Procedure forms. Consent and Procedure Form Samples should be collected at baseline, 30 and 60 minutes post Synacthen. Ensure each tube is labelled with correct collection time. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Alternate Containers: | ||||||||||
| Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) | ||||||||||
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| Minimum Assay Volume: | 500uL | |||||||||
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| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample chilled. | |||||||||
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Last Updated : 07-10-2024 14:13 |
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