ACTH Stimulation Testing
Alternate Names
Cortrosyn Stimulation Testing
SoftLab Order Code
N/A
Epic Order Name
ACTH Stimulation Test
Epic Order ID
N/A
Tests Included
Cortisol
Laboratory
Raleigh and Cary
Additional Test Information
This testing procedure is only performed on inpatients.
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL for each cortisol
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full yellow microtainer for each cortisol
Storage or Stability
Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 4 days.
Causes for Rejection
Cells are not separated from serum within 2 hours of collection. Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, or high total protein.
Instructions
CPT Codes
82533 X each cortisol performed