ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
Code
ACTH
Sample Reqs
A (Plasma, spun and frozen within 2 hours) [41]
Turnaround
1 day
Special instructions
[41] Recommendation for patient to attend Patient Reception for sample taking.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
Related specialties
- Endocrinology
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests