Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Synonym
ACTH

CPT Code:
82024

Methodology:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed:
Mon - Fri

Reported:
1 – 2 days

Specimen Required:

Collect: One lavender or pink top. Min. 3mL; Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic

Transport: Centrifuge and separate plasma; Min 0.5mL Plasma; Freeze as soon as possible

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Frozen: 3 months; Refrigerated: Unacceptable