ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone), Plasma
Order Name
ACTH P
Test Number: 2022775
Revision Date 04/24/2020
Test Number: 2022775
Revision Date 04/24/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone), Plasma
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2141-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5 mL (0.3) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Collect in a chilled EDTA (Lavender) tube, centrifuge ASAP then separate plasma from cells and freeze plasma immediately! Avoid hemolysis. Stability: 30 days frozen. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | ACTH measurement is not recommended for patients who have been administered cosyntropin (ACTH (1-24)) because the results may be falsely elevated or depressed. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82024 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |