Adrenal Corticotropin, Timed Study
Abbrev Code: | ACTHTS | ||
Order Code: | LAB6687 | Order Name: | Adrenal Corticotropin, Timed Study |
Synonyms: | ACTH; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Corticotropin Timed Study; ACTH in a Series | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 82024 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Special Instructions: | Contact both the Endocrine laboratory (612-273-3454) and the Core laboratory (612-273-3336) to schedule. |
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 (EDTA) tube on ice. Exact collection time should be written on the label to differentiate between timed samples. |
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 | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Immulite H) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Up to 47 pg/mL; pediatric reference values are the same as those for adults. |
Use: | This test is used for special timed studies when multiple ACTH samples are collected in quick succession (Interventional Radiology). |
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