ACTH (Esoterix)
| Synonyms: | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
| Computer Code: | (RACTHE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (chilled lavender top tube). Collect and place immediately on ice. Transport immediately or see handling instructions. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Separate plasma from cells immediately. Min 0.3 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 10 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82024 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |