Corticotropin
48 hours
ECLIA
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.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm
Measures ACTH levels to assess pituitary-adrenal function. Useful in diagnosing Cushings syndrome or Addisons disease.
Plasma
0.8 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x1 |