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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

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:

EDTA

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

Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Notes

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

Alternate names:

Laboratory:

Test Code:

Specimen types:

Container types:

Collection Instructions:

Minimum Adult Volume:

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

Notes:

Frequency:

Result Turnaround Time:

Reference Interval:

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