Adrenal Corticotropin
| Abbrev Code: | ACTH | ||
| Order Code: | LAB518 | Order Name: | Adrenal Corticotropin |
| Synonyms: | ACTH; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Corticotropin | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82024 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results reported same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) on ICE |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect sample in a pre-chilled purple (EDTA) tube on ice. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Sample not frozen when received. Sample not separated from cells and frozen within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Keep specimen on ice. Centrifuge immediately (at refrigerated temperature if possible).Plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.15 mL minimum and freeze immediately. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Up to 47 pg/mL; pediatric reference values are the same as those for adults. |
| Use: |
|
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 3549"