Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
SYNTHETIC GLUCOCORTICOID SCREEN, SERUM - (S)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
This test is used for confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids to assist with the evaluation of secondary adrenal insufficiency.
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:


Serum: 2.0 mL
Referral:

Store and ship 2 mL serum frozen.  Minimum volume 1.1 mL
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Negative
Availability:
Within 5 Days
Available to endocrinologists only.
See Also:
More Information:
Store and ship frozen (preferred) to Mayo Medical Laboratories.  Mayo Test ID:  SGSS / 81031.