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DHEA STIMULATION BY ACTH

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EX0558      DHEA STIMULATION BY ACTH
Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen. Draw fasting baseline sample; administer 250 ug of synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) IV, draw additional sample at 90 min. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Both tubes must be clearly marked with time drawn. Submit both tubes with one test request form.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
2 hrs 1 week 2 weeks
Method: Enzyme Immunoassay
Comment:
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: A substantial proportion of women with hirsutism have mild defects in adrenal steroidogenesis. Post-stimulation DHEA levels are indicative of late-onset (Non-classic) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
Doctor Specialty: Endocrinologist
Disease: Disorders of Adrenal Gland
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Immunology
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is mandatory. Synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) is not supplied by Lab.