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Recent changes for Short Synacthen Test

Recent changes for Short Synacthen Test
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
15th May 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Alfred Health Instructions: Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am. Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels. Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM. Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels. Western Health Instructions: Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1. To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.	Alfred Health Instructions: Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am. Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels. Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM. Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels. Western Health Instructions: Patients must be under the care of Western Health Endocrinology. Unfortunately external referrals can not be accommodated at present. Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1. For WH Endocrinologists: To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.
28th April 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am. Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels. Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM. Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.	Alfred Health Instructions: Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am. Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels. Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM. Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels. Western Health Instructions: Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1. To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.

Date

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Changed From

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15th May 2026

Collection & Request Instructions

Alfred Health Instructions:

Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am.

Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels.

Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM.

Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.

Western Health Instructions:

Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1.

To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.

Alfred Health Instructions:

Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am.

Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels.

Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM.

Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.

Western Health Instructions:

Patients must be under the care of Western Health Endocrinology. Unfortunately external referrals can not be accommodated at present.

Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1.

For WH Endocrinologists: To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.

28th April 2026

Collection & Request Instructions

Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am.

Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels.

Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM.

Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.

Alfred Health Instructions:

Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am.

Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels.

Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM.

Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.

Western Health Instructions:

Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1.

To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.

Short Synacthen Test

Alternative Names:

SST

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

SYNC

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
EDTA 4 mL
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Alfred Health Instructions:

Procedure should commence between 8 - 9:30am.

Collect EDTA and Lithium Heparin/SST for baseline ACTH and Cortisol levels.

Administer 250micrograms Synacthen either IV or IM.

Collect Lithium Heparin/SST at 30 mins and 60 mins for Cortisol levels.

Western Health Instructions:

Patients must be under the care of Western Health Endocrinology. Unfortunately external referrals can not be accommodated at present.

Short Synacthen Tests for outpatients are performed on Mon, Tues and Fri at Sunshine Hospital ONLY in the Endocrine Infusion Clinic on Level 1.

For WH Endocrinologists: To book, email Endocrine nurse soly.paul@wh.org.au with Patients Full name, DOB, UR and contact number

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the next testing day.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66686

Additional Notes:

Cortisol is performed on Abbott Alinity

ACTH is performed on Roche e801.