Test Entry - Detail

Synacthen Stimulation Test

General

Clinical Use:

Diagnosis of Addison's disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and other cortisol deficient states.
PathWest perform Synacthen Stimulation Tests on patients >16yo with a specialist referral.
Please call the Biochemistry Registrar to book an appointment or for any queries:
QEII 0456 374 153
FSH/RPH 6152 7606.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Short Synacthen Stimulation Test, SST,

Code:

SST

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Hyperlink:

https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/SOP-804.doc

Reference Interval:

In a normal adrenal response, serum cortisol usually exceeds 430 nmol/L at 30 mins post Synacthen (Abbott Architect platform).

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

Collection Instructions:

Administration of Synacthen is a specialised procedure requiring a medical officer.
Refer to hyperlink above for full SST protocol.
Print and complete the Consent and Procedure forms.
Consent and Procedure Form
Samples should be collected for cortisol at baseline, 30 and 60 minutes post Synacthen.
Ensure each tube is labelled with correct collection time.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

400uL

Stability:

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Core	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8140
Core	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4093
Core	Biochemistry	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 1176

Last Updated : 06-03-2025 08:07