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Test Code ACTHH Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Important Note

Plasma must be frozen within an hour of draw if not being tested within 3 hours of draw. All off site draw sites need to send frozen plasma aliquot

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: ACTH (aka ACTHH)
Sunquest Order Code: ACTHH
Epic Px Code: LAB2015

Specimen Collection Type

Lavender

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL whole blood

Reference Range

7-63 pg/mL

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

N/A

Specimen Stability

Only use pre-cooled sampling vials. After drawing the blood, put the vials
immediately on ice.
3 hours refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Sunday
Batched runs 8am – 4pm

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-CHEMISTRY

CPT Code

82024

LOINC Code

2141-0

Test Alias

ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Additional Information / Notes

Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before this test do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.