Epic Code LAB3534 ACTH Level
Test Name Alias
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone | 6662
Interface Order Alias
11788
Clinical Information
Useful for determining the cause of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism
Ordering Instructions
Note: Routine ACTH does not need to be scheduled.
Grand Rapids: For scheduling ACTH Stimulation testing, please call the Spectrum Health Infusion Clinic at 616-486-6099 in Grand Rapids.
United Hospital: For scheduling ACTH Stimulation testing, contact the Cancer Center at 616-225-9330.
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Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Pre-Cooled, Plastic Lavender EDTA
Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok? No
Collection Instructions:
- PCT: Only use pre-chilled tubes
- Morning collection is optimal (6 am - 10 am)
- ON ICE: After collection immediately put specimen on ice
- Specimen should be processed immediately.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site Collection):
Processed Specimen: Plasma (0.5 mL)
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes*
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- +(1)S/PO/F: Within one hour of collection, spin at 3500 for 5 minutes.*
- *Use refrigerated centrifuge to separate the plasma.
- Aliquot and freeze immediately.
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (separated plasma): 3 hours
Frozen: 4 weeks
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available Monday, Wednesday & Friday, TAT 24 hours
Reference Range
10 - 60 pg/mL (a.m. draws) No established reference values for p.m. draws.
Critical Values Table (for ages 0 - 18 years)
Performing Department
CHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
CPT
82024
CDM Code
80101271
Epic Test ID
1230100301
LOINC
Not available
Beaker LOINC
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE: 2141-0
LIPEMIA INDEX, SERUM: N/A
Reviewed Date
3/5/2020
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: ACTH LEVEL
Beaker Display Name: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Level
BEAKER TEST NAME: ACTH
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: ACTH
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling
BEAKER COLLECTION: PCT/ON ICE+(1)S/PO/F
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW CHEMISTRY: 3 MLLAV TUBE F(Preferred)