ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone : 0070010

Mnemonic: ACTH

Methodology: Quanititative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic.

Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or heparinized plasma. Non-frozen specimens. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
Male and female - 1 week-9 years: 5-46 pg/mL
Male and female - 10-18 years: 6-55 pg/mL
Female - 19 years and older: 6-58 pg/mL
Male - 19 years and older: 7-69 pg/mL
Interpretive Data: Some types of synthetic ACTH are not detected by this assay.
CPT Code(s): 82024
Cross References: ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
 
 

 

 

 
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