Corticosterone (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

COSN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3447

Synonyms

Corticosterone

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Research assay only. Performed at Canterbury Health Labs
This assay will only be tested after consultation with a Chemical Pathologist ( chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz ). Alternatively please contact the on-call Chemical Pathologist via Lablink (Auckland City Hospital) ext. 22000 or 09 3078995

Canterbury Health Labs contact:
Ian Phillips ( Ian.Phillips@cdhb.health.nz )

Laboratory Notes
Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist before sending away.
Sendaway to CHCH - minimum volume 0.5mL (preferably more)

Send at 4 o C
- Place two points of ID on aliquot tube - Place AHSND in copy to code when registering.

Contact Information