Test directory: Alpha MSH

Ordering Code7693
Test NameAlpha MSH
AliasAlpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsFasting specimen is preferred. Patient should be free from any medication for 2 days.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 6 Hours
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Refrigerated
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyEnzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Extraction
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

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Alpha MSHALLSee report.