Test Detail

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Plasma

Test Code:

004440

Performing Lab: LABCORP

CPT Code:

82024

Order Information
Results

Synonym	ACTH; Adrenal Corticotropin; Corticotropin
Specimen Collection Container/Tube	Plastic or siliconized glass lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Volume	0.8 mL
Minimum Volume	0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Storage/Transport Temperature	FREEZE immediately.
Specimen Handling	ACTH SHOULD BE DRAWN BETWEEN 7 AND 10 AM. Collect into iced plastic or siliconized glass lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting time of collection. After venipuncture, immediately immerse the tubes in an ice bath. Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation within one hour after venipuncture[1,2]. Transfer the plasma into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp ID 49482) immediately. Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. Contact LabCorp's supply department for special tubes. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Specimen Type	Plasma, FROZEN
Methodology	Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability	Room Temperature: Unstable, Refrigerated: Unstable, Frozen: 14 days
Cause for Rejection	Thawed specimen; serum or heparinized plasma specimen; specimen collected in nonsiliconized glass tube

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
004441	ACTH, Plasma	2141-0