ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH)

Synonyms: ACTH
Computer Code: (ACTH)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (chilled lavender top tube). Collect and place immediately on ice. Transport immediately or see handling instructions.
Minimum Volume: .5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze immediately. Min 0.2 mL plasma.
Reference Values: 0-46 pg/mL
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: Weekly
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82024
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII