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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

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Comments
 

Row Stamp

 38,839,282

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Indications
Determining the cause and states of hypercortisolism

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Special Instructions
 

Lab

 Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville

Schedule

 Test performed Monday-Saturday at Mayo Medical Laboratory Jacksonville

Request Form
 

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

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Attachments

Created at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir
Last modified at 9/8/2014 5:57 PM by Bradshaw, Keir