ACTH Stimulation Test
| Test Name | ACTH Stimulation Test |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | ACTH STIM |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Yellow / SST 5.0 mL |
| Container Information |
 SST Tube
 |
| Collection Information | Collect 3 Specimens; 1st Baseline (Pre Stimulation), 2nd @ 30 min and 3rd @ 60 minutes (Post Stimulation) |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 2 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Cortisol Levels will be performed on each specimen. |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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