Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.

Stability (Room): 4 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 7 days

Stability (Frozen): 6 weeks

Method: Chromatography/Mass spectrometry

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 1 month

Usage: This assay is preferred as a screening test for Cushing syndrome. It also helps in the diagnosis of Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption. The test has limited usefulness in the evaluation of Adrenal insufficiency.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Disorders of Adrenal Gland

Components:

Courier Charges: Contact Medilab

Home Collection: Available

Department: OS

Pre-test Information: Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.