- ARACTH
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic) Hormone Level
Specimen:
Test Code
ARACTH
Specimen Name
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic) Hormone Level
Collect
1-EDTA
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN
Special Handling
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer1 mL plasma to an standard transport tube and freeze immediately.Morning collection (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is preferred. Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Rejection Criteria
Serum, heparinized plasma, tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
Ambient 3 hours; Refrigerated 4 hours; Frozen 10 weeks (No freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
- 82024
Components
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Additional Information
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