MELANOCYTE STIMULATING HORMONE

Synonyms: MSH; alpha MSH
Computer Code: (RMSH)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (Chilled Lavender top tube). Deliver immediately to Chemistry. Requires 0.25 mL Trasylol added to whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Add 0.25 mL Trasylol to whole blood. Mix well. centrifuge, remove plasma. Freeze. Min. 0.3 mL.
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): 83519
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII