Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Order Name
CORTICOTRO
Test Number: 3806125
Revision Date 10/10/2012
Test Number: 3806125
Revision Date 10/10/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
|
Radioimmunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL | Plasma | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Mix whole blood in sodium heparin tube thoroughly by inversion. Centrifuge immediately then separate 3mL of plasma into plastic aliquot tube Freeze immediately. Ship frozen. Do not thaw. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month |
| Expected TAT | 5-10 Days |
| Clinical Use | CRH concentrations are increased in the last two trimesters |
| Notes | 10/19/2009 - the PTH Cocktail tube is no longer required for collection of this assay. Please use Sodium Heparin Tubes. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83519 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |