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22168 Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Test Code: ACTH-P
Synonyms/Keywords
ACTH, Corticotropin​
Useful For
This test is useful for determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism states.​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Plasma​ EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT)-pre-chilled​ EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)-pre-chilled​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​
Collection Processing Instructions
Preferably drawn in the morning. Draw sample into pre-chilled tube. Place filled collection tubes on wet ice and deliver to Specimen Processing immediately. Centrifuge tube in refrigerated centrifuge and freeze plasma immediately.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma​ ​ Refrigerated​ 12 hours​
Frozen​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
​Specimens refrigerated greater than 12 hours
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ DPC Immulite  ​
Test Information
Morning (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) specimens are desirable. This test is useful for determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism states.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 0 - 46 pg/mL (a.m. draws). ​
Interpretation
Lower level of reporting is 10. No established reference ranges for p.m. draws.​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
ACTH, Corticotropin​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
​Cerner ​ACTH
​COM ​ACTH-Adrenocort Hormone
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Plasma​ EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT)-pre-chilled​ EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)-pre-chilled​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​
Collection Processing
Preferably drawn in the morning. Draw sample into pre-chilled tube. Place filled collection tubes on wet ice and deliver to Specimen Processing immediately. Centrifuge tube in refrigerated centrifuge and freeze plasma immediately.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma​ ​ Refrigerated​ 12 hours​
Frozen​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
​Specimens refrigerated greater than 12 hours
Useful For
This test is useful for determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism states.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 0 - 46 pg/mL (a.m. draws). ​
Interpretation
Lower level of reporting is 10. No established reference ranges for p.m. draws.​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 1 day​ DPC Immulite  ​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.