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HelpTest Code COSIN ACTH Stimulation Test [Cosyntropin], Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Specimen Handling Instructions
The 30 minute or 60 minute cortisol increases over baseline with functional adrenal.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Department
ChemistryMethodology
Chemiluminescence
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
1 DayReference Ranges
Baseline 5-23 ug/mL 30 min post- increase is greater than 7 ug/mL 60 min post- increase is greater than 18 ug/mL