Ordering Guidance

For confirming the presence of synthetic steroids, order SGSS / Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum.

Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Collection Instructions:

1. Morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (4 p.m.) specimens are preferred.

2. Include time of collection.

3. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Additional Information: If multiple specimens are collected, send a separate order for each specimen.