Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
| Test Name | Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone |
| Alternate Name(s) | ACTH |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | ACTH |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | 2 Lavender Tubes |
| Container Information |
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| Collection Information | Collect in chilled tubes. Put tubes on ice and deliver to lab immediately |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 21 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Centrifuge specimen, separate plasma and freeze |
| Storage and Transport |
Store frozen and ship on dry ice |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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