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
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood not separated from cells within 2 hours
Instructions
CPT Codes
82533 X each cortisol performed