ACTH
Test Information
Test Name
ACTH
Synonyms
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Corticotrophin Stimulation Test
Price
$40.00
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Preferred Specimen
EDTA (full tube preferred)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- Pre-chill tube and collect sample on ice
- Tube must be FULL
- Deliver to lab ASAP
Processing Information
Registration Code
ACTH
Notes
- Keep on ice; separate & freeze EDTA plasma within 2 hours
- Do NOT share sample
- When amount of blood in the EDTA tube is <50%, it will cause a falsely decreased ACTH result. Please note tube volume on form & aliquot tube
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Notes
* When amount of blood in the EDTA tube is <50%, it will cause a falsely decreased ACTH result. Please note tube volume on form & aliquot tube
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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