ACTH, Plasma
Alternate Names
004440 LC, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Corticotropin
SoftLab Order Code
ACTH
Epic Order Name
ACTH, PLASMA, ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, REF LAB LC 004440
Epic Order ID
LAB511
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Pink (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
1.6 ml
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.6 ml
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Thawed specimen
Patient Preparation
ACTH should be drawn between 7 AM 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.
Instructions
Centrifuge sample, separate plasma and freeze immediately. Maintain frozen until tested.