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Test Code COR0, COR3, COR60 Short Synacthen Test

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB711
NBS code LBC10422
Service code 31726

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following immediately:                                               

Preferred: Gold Top

 

 

 

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 0.5 mL

Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerate 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Specimen Condition

Gross Haemolysis Alert/Reject
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Test of adrenal insufficiency.

LOINC Code Information

Cortisol 0 min   32315-4 
Cortisol 30 min    32313-9 
Cortisol 60 min   31311-3 

Update

Last updated 07/04/2026