Paediatric combined synacthen test (DFT)

Test/Investigation

Paediatric combined synacthen test (DFT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Biochemistry)

Indications

This test is performed to check if the adrenal glands are producing the right amount of the hormone cortisol

Comments/Precautions

Please refer to local trust guidelines for DFT protocols. Please ensure all timings are clearly labelled on every sample.

Sample type

Lithium heparin (green top) samples required. Refer to local DFT protocol for timings

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test for turn-around times.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test