Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Synonyms

ACTH
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, SERUM
LAB511

Cerner Name

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Clinical Info

Aids in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and determining the presence of anterior pituitary tumors.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1.5 mL EDTA plasma (0.5 mL min)

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Samples MUST be centrifuged immediately and the plasma separated and frozen.
Specimen is NOT stable at ambient temperature.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Frozen: 10 weeks
Room Temperature or Refrigerated: Unstable

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECIA)

Days Performed

Monday through Friday
TAT: 1-2 days

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82024

PDM

5900010

Results

Component Name	Base Name	Common Name	External Name
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, SERUM	ADRENRHORSER	ADRNOCORTICOTROPIC HOR SER	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Result Interpretation

7.2 - 63.3 pg/mL

Forms

Tumor Marker Technical Bulletin 12-7-2018

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