Short Synacthen Test

  1. Home
  2. Test Manager
  3. Test Listings
  4. Short Synacthen Test
Print Page

Diagnostic Use

To assist in the investigation of suspected adrenal insufficiency.
SST can also be useful in the characterisation of 21-hydroxylase deficiency (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia).

After a basal cortisol blood test is taken, Synacthen is administered to stimulate the secretion of cortisol from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is then taken again at one or two time points (30 or 60 mins) post administration. Inadequate response to Synacthen indicates adrenal insufficiency and warrants further investigation.

Department

Endocrine Test Centre

Delphic Registration Code

SCO1 (pre) SCO2 (post)

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Please label tubes with collection time so it is clear which sample is PRE and which sample is POST.

Registration

Please check collection time and form carefully PRE sample is first time point and POST sample is second timepoint.

Constituent Tests

Synonyms

ACTH stimulation test
Serial Cortisol

Turnaround Time

1 day

Test Code

SCO1, SCO2