Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH) | |
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Test NameAdrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = 2 Lavender (EDTA) Minimum Testing Volume = 2 mL plasma Tubes must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Specimen collected in pre-chilled EDTA lavender tubes is preferred, however, specimens collected room temperature are also acceptable if centrifugation and freezing occurs within 4 hours of collection. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Refrigerated centrifugation is preferred, however, centrifugation at room temperature is acceptable. In both situations, centrifugation and freezing of the sample should occur within 4 hours of collection. Divide equally into 2 pre-chilled transfer vials and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen. Requires simultaneous cortisol for interpretation. Rejection Criteria: Thawed samples. Serum and heparinized plasma. Stability: Sample stable at room temperature and refrigerated for 4 hours, and frozen for 31 days. Transportation: Transport on ice to core lab as soon as possible for specimens from St Michael's, and frozen for external clients |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)15 Days (Batched |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueNormal < 18 pmol/L |
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Test CodeACTH |
MethodologySandwich Immunoassay |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other Information
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