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ACTH Adrenocorticotropin

Order Code
1125102
CPT
82024
Test Details
Synonyms

Corticotropin

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures ACTH levels to assess pituitary-adrenal function. Useful in diagnosing Cushings syndrome or Addisons disease.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x1
Order Code
1125102
CPT
82024
Test Details
Synonyms

Corticotropin

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures ACTH levels to assess pituitary-adrenal function. Useful in diagnosing Cushings syndrome or Addisons disease.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x1