Test directory: ACTH, Plasma

Ordering Code235
Test NameACTH, Plasma
AliasAdrenocorticotropic Hormone
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsMorning specimen preferred (7AM - 10AM)
If drawn any other time, the reference ranges do not apply.
Handling InstructionsSeparate and freeze immediately
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 16 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Refrigerated, Thawed
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 5 Days
MethodologyImmunoassay
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
ACTH, PlasmaALLSee report.