Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Last Modified: 10/2/2009 5:29:44 AM


Patient Preparation:

12 hours Fasting

Specimen Requirements: 1.5 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions: Avoid Hemolysis 
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature & Stability:

1 year Frozen

Reference Range: < 3 years: Reference Range Not Established
3 years to 17 years: 9 - 57 pg/mL

Male
 > or = 18 years: 7 - 50 pg/mL

Female: 
 > or = 18 years: 5 - 27 pg/mL
Methodology: Immunoassay

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 2 to 5 days
Days Performed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed: Quest Diagnostics
PHL Test Code: ACT
Send Out Test Code: 2533 / 211X
Alternate Test Names: ACTH
CPT Coding: 82024

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