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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Recent changes for Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
2nd August 2022
Notes

Consultation with Endocrinologist suggested

Collect in the morning between 0800 and 1000h.

1 x 4mL EDTA tube on ice.

Send to laboratory for immediate centrifugation. Spin, separate and freeze plasma. Transport frozen.

 

 

 

Consultation with Endocrinologist suggested

Collect 1 x 4mL EDTA tube on ice.

Send to laboratory for immediate centrifugation. Spin, separate and freeze plasma. 

 

 

 

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Alternate names:
ACTH
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
ACTH
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Minimum plasma volume: 200 ul.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
200 uL
Notes:

Consultation with Endocrinologist suggested

Collect 1 x 4mL EDTA tube on ice.

Send to laboratory for immediate centrifugation. Spin, separate and freeze plasma. 

 

 

 

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Reference Interval:

1.6-13.9 pmol/L 

Please note reference interval and reporting units updated 07/02/2024

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

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