Department
Biochemistry
Storage Temperature
R (2-8?C)
Specimen Type
Serum
Container
Plain - Red top/SST - Yellow top
Volume
Three vials of 2 mL serum
(0 min, 30
min & 60 min)
Instructions
For Cortisol, administer 250ug Synacthen IM/IV or 25 IU of Acton Prolongatum IM. 2 Serum Samples are collected 1/2 hr apart from Basal (before drug), 30 min & 60 min
Method
ECLIA
Report Generation
4 hours