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Test Name
ACTH
Synonyms
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Corticotropin, ACTHP
Test Consists
Specimen Requirements
4.0 mL blood
Volume and Container
4.0 mL pre-chilled purple top EDTA blood tube
Storage and Transport
EDTA plasma is stored frozen until ready for transport to Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville
Critical Values
Causes for Rejection
Specimen other than EDTA plasma, warm plasma
Turn Around Time
3-11 business days from time of collection
Availability
Monday-Friday from 8 am- 5 pm, except observed holidays
CPT / HCPCS Code
82024
Medicare Fee
Comments
Row Stamp
38,839,282
Last Updated
Volume
Minimum Volume
Indications
Determining the cause and states of hypercortisolism
Professional Fee
Tech Charge
Total Fee
Special Instructions
Lab
Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville
Schedule
Test performed Monday-Saturday at Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville
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Methodology
Automated Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
Patient Prep
Post Processing
Collection Guidelines
Place blood tube in ice for 3-5 minutes prior to blood collection
Reference Range
See reference lab report
Limitations and Contraindications
Interpretation
Elevated ACTH indicates primary adrenal insufficiency, whereas a value that is not elevated is consistent with secondary adrenal insufficiency from a pituitary or hypothalamic cause. In Cushing's syndrome, a suppressed value is consistent with a cortisol-producing adrenal adenoma or carcinoma, primary adrenal micronodular hyperplasia, or exogenous corticosteroid use.
Additional Information
CPOE Test Name
Ref ACTH Plasma, Ref ACTHP
Status
1
AUDIT_DEL
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Created at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir
Last modified at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir
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