Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Plasma
Test ID: ACTH
Test
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Lavender top (EDTA)
Sample Volume
2 mL (1 mL x 2)
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen preferred.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collection in pre-chilled tube is preferred.
Handling Information
Separate within 4 hours of collection and divide equally into 2 pre-chilled transfer vials. Freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 31 days |
Additional Stability Information
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen |
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Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) | pmol/L |
|
pg/mL x 0.220 | |
|
Interpret ACTH with simultaneous cortisol and other clinical findings.
Reporting range: 1 - 440 pmol/L Limit of detection: 0.220 pmol/L. |
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACTH | 2475ACTH | pmol/L |
Test Version
17-Mar-2023