ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1959
Synonyms:
ACTHP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Ice-cooled, lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.75 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. ACTHP drawn between 6 and 10:30 a.m is desirable.
2. Collect into an iced, pre-chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection.
3. After venipuncture, immediately immerse the tubes in an ice bath.
Specimen Processing:
1. Spin down in a refrigerated centrifuge within 2 hours and immediately separate plasma from cells.
2. Transfer the plasma into a screw top tube immediately.
3. Freeze plasma immediately and maintain frozen until tested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen (separated plasma)
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days (separated plasma)
Refrigerated - 3 hours (separated plasma)
Room temperature - 2 hours (separated plasma)
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis and gross lipemia, frozen whole blood.
CPT Codes:
82024 - ACTH (EAP 30020922)
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Ranges: