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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Plasma

Test ID: ACTH

Test

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Report Includes

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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

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
  • 0 - 18
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.

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