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ACTH

Alternative Names:

AdrenoCorticoTrophic Hormone

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ACTH

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

Collect in the morning between 8—10 am.

Consultation with Endocrinologist suggested.

Retrospective testing not possible.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66695

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: 7—63ng/L

Note: Biotin supplementation may cause falsely low results due to interference with the ACTH assay. If the patient is known to be taking Biotin, interpret results with caution and contact the Chemical Pathologist (03) 90763118 if further discussion is required.